Senior Manager/ Manager, IT 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.

We are currently looking for a Senior Manager/ Manager, IT Audit who will be responsible for managing information technology and security audits across various businesses within the Group through a combination of application and security reviews, technology infrastructure audits, operational process audits and integrated audits.

As our Senior Manager/ Manager, IT Audit, we rely you on to:

• Assist in the review and update of annual IT risk assessment, development of annual IT audit plan and appropriate audit programs.
• Manage both internal and/or external IT audit professionals to ensure timely completion of the audit plan as scheduled.
• 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/projects to ensure all audit work and workpapers are completed in accordance with GIA requirements and internal audit professional standards, the adequacy of audit scope and testing performed, and the accuracy of conclusions reached.
• Draft or review audit reports to facilitate recommendations and ultimately corrective actions that are operationally practical, effective and efficient.
• Present findings and recommendations concerning activities audited to AVP, IT Audit, Chief Auditor and senior management.
• Conduct thorough follow-up of corrective action plans on previously identified issues.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative business relationships with Company management and key personnel.
• Continuously identify areas of emerging or potential risks and improvement opportunities that helps to refine audit scope and methodology.
• 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.
• Keep abreast of latest legislative requirements, best practices, trends and external developments in information security risks and IT audit methodology; share learnings with internal team, management and the Audit Committee where appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

We are looking for someone who is/ has:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Information Systems/Accounting/Finance/Business Management or related disciplines.
• Recognized professional designation – CISA designation preferred and/or CIA, CMA, CGA, CPA, CA.
• Minimum 10 to 12 years of progressively responsible working experience in internal audit and/or public accounting firm strongly preferred.
• Lodging / hospitality industry experience highly desirable.
• Experience in using CAATs, data analytics and data visualization tools is a plus.
• Acute attention to details.
• 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.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese.
• 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.