Assistant Manager, Internal Audit

Shangri-La Group

Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, the Shangri-La Group has grown from a single hotel business to a diverse and integrated global portfolio comprising quality real estate and investment properties, wellness and lifestyle facilities. Today, the Group owns, operates and manages 100+ hotels under our family of four brands: Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders.

We are part of the Kuok Group, one of Asia's most dynamic multinational conglomerates and a leader in properties, logistics, agribusiness, maritime and hospitality. From our strong base in Asia, we have expanded into key gateway cities and markets around the world. Our properties sit on some of the world’s most prestigious addresses and exotic destinations. Through the environments we have created, we enable people to come together to live, work, play, eat, and rest well.

The Group Internal Audit Department (GIA) provides the Shangri-La Group with a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, governance and controls. GIA adopts 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, Internal Audit who is responsible for planning and performing individual internal audit assignments, to evaluate and provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the risk management, internal controls and governance systems. This includes development of audit scope, performing audit procedures, preparing audit reports and presenting audit findings to the auditees. This role is required to review the work of audit team members and provide on-the-job training, support and supervision.

As an Assistant Manager, Internal Audit, we will rely you on to:

• Schedule, plan and complete assigned audit assignments as per the approved audit plan.
• Perform and complete all audit work and workpapers in accordance with GIA Requirements and internal audit professional standards.
• Assist in managing staffing resources to ensure timely completion of the audit plan as scheduled.
• 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 to AVP Internal Audit, Chief Auditor and senior management.
• Conduct thorough follow-up of corrective action plans before due dates to ensure remediation is implemented on time.
• Assist in the development of appropriate audit programs and identification of common audit findings and emerging trends.
• Maintain an awareness of trends and “best practices” in internal audit and hospitality industry.
• Perform or assist in the performance of special reviews at the request of management.
• Support the GIA in its continuous effort of enhancement and modernization of its internal audit approach, including the use of audit systems, technology and data analytics.
• Other duties assigned as necessary.
  

We are looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting / Finance / Business Management or related disciplines.
• Candidate with professional certification such as CPA, CIA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification is preferred.
• At least 4 year(s) of relevant working experience (including at least 1 year of people management/project team leader experience) in the related field or public accounting firms strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese, including Mandarin. Able to read simplified Chinese.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fast learner with a willing attitude, resilience and a team player with strong work ethic.