Senior Manager, IT Audit

Shangri-La Group 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 over 45 years of hospitality from the heart. We have an affinity with Asian travelers 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) 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). Senior Manager, IT Audit We are currently looking for a Senior Manager, IT Audit who will be responsible for managing information technology audits and the development of data driven audit programs within the Group. As our Senior Manager, IT Audit, we will rely on you to: Assist in developing the annual IT audit plan and conducting ongoing assessments of IT‑related risks through data analytics for the refinement of audit scope and methodology. Lead the development of standards for the ongoing use of data analytics for Group Internal Audit. Manage the development and implementation of data‑driven audit programs for Group Internal Audit. Design, create, and maintain dashboards to present key insights of internal audit matters to stakeholders. Extract, clean, and transform data from diverse sources using Excel, SQL or Python to support audit and business analyses. Gather and analyse data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies for ongoing risk assessments, audit projects, and modernization of the internal audit approach. Lead or perform audit projects to guarantee that deliverables, including workpapers and audit reports, are completed by the Group's requirements and well‑known internal audit professional standards, the adequacy of audit scope and testing performed, and the accuracy of conclusions reached. Manage both internal and external IT audit professionals to ensure the timely completion of the audit plan as scheduled. Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders. 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. Draft or review audit reports to facilitate recommendations and ultimately corrective actions that are operationally practical, effective and efficient. Conduct thorough follow‑up of corrective action plans on previously identified issues. Continuously identify areas of emerging or potential risks and improvement opportunities that helps to refine audit scope and methodology. 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. Perform other duties as assigned. We are looking for someone who has: Bachelor's Degree preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Accounting, or related disciplines. Recognized professional designations such as CFE, CISA, CISSP, CIA, or equivalent. Minimum 10 to 12 years of progressively responsible working experience in information technology, information technology security, internal audit, or an auditing firm. Lodging/hospitality industry experience is desirable. Hands‑on experience in using Excel, Python, SQL, audit software such as ACL or IDEA, and data visualisation tools such as Power BI and Tableau Software for data analytics purposes. Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, a history of taking large volumes of complex data and presenting it clearly and concisely, and appropriate for management decision‑making. Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese. 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 a strong work ethic. Acute attention to details. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr