Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Shangri-La Group

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

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 now looking for a Senior Manager, Internal Audit who will engage with multiple stakeholders at all levels to build and maintain ongoing business relationships. She/he will play a key role for ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work. Apart from coordinating and overseeing internal audit activities, he/she will help drive innovation and continuous improvement to increase agility of our audit strategy and approach.

As our Senior Manager, Internal Audit, we will rely you on to:

• Assist in the development of annual audit plan and appropriate audit programs
• Manage both internal and/or external resources to ensure project completion within set timeframes.
• Plan and manage performance of audit assignments to evaluate and provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the risk management, internal controls and governance systems
• Lead and/or supervise audits and projects to ensure all work performed is completed in accordance with the department’s policies and professional practice standards, has adequate risk coverage and audit, relevant control testing and accurate conclusions.
• Collaborate, contribute and identify high-quality audit findings and preparation of audit deliverables that contain insights into areas of strategic business importance, regulatory requisites and risk.
• Draft or review audit reports to identify root causes of findings, facilitate recommendations, corrective actions and best practices that are operationally practical, effective and efficient.
• Articulate and present clearly and concisely findings and recommendations concerning activities audited to the AVP Internal Audit, Chief Auditor, senior management of the business units, regional and corporate offices.
• Conduct thorough follow-up of corrective action plans on previously identified issues.
• Work with the AVP Internal Audit and Chief Auditor to prepare and deliver regular updates to stakeholders, including senior executives, management committees, audit committees and board of directors.
• Contribute to the department’s strategic priorities such as Integrated Assurance Framework (IAF) and application of audit methodologies to improve the audit process.
• Perform or assist in the performance of special reviews and investigations as requested
• Help review and update the Internal Audit Manual to ensure it is aligned with regulatory guidelines, and internal policies, professional standards and best practices provided by Institute of Internal Auditors and other reputable international organizations such as COSO.
• Support the department’s continuous effort of enhancement and modernization of its internal audit approach, including development or enhancement of audit programs, use of audit systems, technology and data analytics.
• Contribute to developing a culture of risk awareness throughout the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

We are looking for someone who has/ is:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting / Finance / Business Management or related disciplines.
• Member of a professional accountancy body (e.g. CPA, ACCA) is required and other professional certifications such as CIA and CFE are strongly preferred.
• At least 8 years’ experience in a global organization with increasing management responsibility for internal audit, compliance and/or risk management or with a professional services firm.
• At least 4 years’ experience in management role in a large publicly quoted company or a professional services firm; proven track record of managing a team of audit professionals in a complex and deadline-driven environment.
• Lodging /hospitality industry experience highly desirable but not a must.
• Experience in Integrated Assurance Framework (IAF) and Enterprise Risk Management is beneficial.
• Experience in Thematic Audits and Forensic Audits will be an added advantage.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills; ability to take large volumes of complex data and present it in a clear and concise manner appropriate for management decision-making.
• Able to identify risks and thoroughly investigate matters, and determine the appropriate course of action.
• Excellent relationship, project and team management skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Chinese, including Mandarin. Able to read simplified Chinese.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong relationship builder that operates with a collaborative mindset to ensure that key stakeholders are considered; communicates well with key stakeholders at all levels and can make presentations confidently to senior management.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in exercising broad discretion with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Fast learner with a willing attitude, resilience and a team player with strong work ethic.