Assistant Manager, Enterprise Risk & Audit

Shangri-La Group

Shangri-La Group is a global leader in luxury hospitality with unique Asian heritage.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, we have over 100 hotels and resorts under four brands nested in key cities and beautiful beachfront locations globally. We are expanding rapidly with a strong development pipeline throughout Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa.

Regarded as one of the world’s finest hotel ownership and management companies, Shangri-La is dedicated to delight guests around the world with legendary service, finely tuned from 50 years of hospitality from the heart. We have an affinity with Asian travellers and we offer them a gateway to the rest of the world, positioning us a leading brand in luxury hospitality.

As an enviable employer with industry leading levels of colleague engagement, our people are our priority. Our success is only made possible through the efforts and abilities of over 42,000 colleagues worldwide. In accordance with this belief, the focused investment we make in the learning and development of our colleagues is unparalleled in the global hospitality industry. From welcoming new colleagues, to best in class leadership development, you can be sure that potential is identified and nurtured throughout your career.

The Group Internal Audit Department (GIA) at Shangri-La Group up adopts a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, governance and controls across the group. GIA utilizes a risk-based audit methodology to assess and report on the Group’s network of controls, governance, business and financial risk management processes within an Integrated Assurance Framework (IAF).

We are looking for an Assistant Manager, Enterprise Risk & Auditwho hasa dual role within GIA:

• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): To participate in the development, implementation, and enhancement of the group-wide ERM framework for the identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring and reporting of material risks. In particular, to collaborate with risk owners at corporate and regional levels on the collection and analysis of risk data for the compilation of risk dashboards.
• Internal Audit (IA): To be responsible for performing individual internal audit assignments, by evaluating and providing assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the risk management, internal controls, and governance systems. This includes determining the scope for audit assignments, performing audit procedures, preparing audit reports, and presenting findings to auditees

As ourAssistant Manager, Enterprise Risk & Audit, we will rely you onto:

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

• Work with key stakeholders to collate and compile monthly & quarterly risk dashboards, followed by the review, analysis and distribution of the results.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for Risk Management Committee & Audit and Risk Committee meetings, ERM related training and workshops.
• Provide constructive challenge and oversight to the identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting of group and regional level risks.
• Facilitate discussions with process owners to understand objectives and related risks, assess risk appetite and determine appropriate actions. Escalate risk issues to Chief Auditor and senior management when necessary.
• Work with the IA team to assess risks from critical audit findings and facilitate the development of management controls assessment to address identified gaps.
• Assist in the formulation of sound risk policies and framework appropriate to local country environment and regulations.
• Participate in the collective effort to enhance and modernize ERM work approaches, including the use of systems and technology to facilitate coordination among different lines of management and to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the reporting process.

Internal Audit (IA)

• Schedule, plan and complete assigned audit assignments as per the approved audit plan.
• Perform and complete all audit work and work papers in accordance with GIA Requirements and internal audit professional standards.
• Work with management to identify root causes and develop practical and acceptable solutions to address issues or gaps identified.
• Draft or review audit reports to make recommendations and suggest corrective actions which are operationally practical, effective, and efficient. Present findings and recommendations internally as well as externally (to auditees and senior management).
• Conduct thorough follow-up of corrective action plans to ensure remediation is implemented on time.

Others

• Perform or assist in the performance of special reviews or projects as requested.
• Other duties assigned as necessary.
  

We are looking for someone who is / has:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related disciplines.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, ACCA (or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience in public accounting firms or a related field highly preferred.
• Outstanding communication skills; excellent written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Dedicated relationship builder with a collaborative mindset for stakeholder engagement.
• Fast learner with a willing attitude, resilience and strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated project management, time management and organizational skills.
• Analytical thinker with solid conceptual & problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure to meet deadlines, both independently and in teams.