AVP, Internal Audit — Senior Risk & Controls Leader

Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit to lead risk-based audits, oversee budgets and audit programs, and drive continuous improvement across governance, risk and controls. You will supervise teams, deliver timely, high-quality assurance, and present findings to senior management in a hospitality-focused global group.

Ideal candidates possess 12+ years in internal audit/compliance within large, quoted companies or professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field.
• Member of a professional body (e.g. CPA, ACCA) is required; CIA and CFE are strongly preferred.
• At least 12 years in a large publicly quoted company with scope in internal audit, compliance or related finance.
• At least 5 years in a management role leading a team in a large enterprise or professional services.
• Lodging/hospitality industry experience is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and ability to present to senior management.
• Fluent English; Mandarin reading ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan aligning with group strategy.
• Supervise budgets, audit programs and allocation of audit resources.
• Lead and/or supervise audit work and special projects.
• Manage teams of internal and external auditors to meet the audit plan.
• Plan and assess performance of audits to evaluate risk management and internal controls.
• Ensure audit work adheres to policies, standards and accurate conclusions.
• Draft and review audit reports with clear findings and actionable recommendations.
• Present findings and recommendations to the Chief Auditor and senior management.
• Coordinate updates to stakeholders, including executives and audit committees.
• Track management’s corrective actions and report on completion status.
• Update Internal Audit Manual to align with regulatory guidelines and COSO.
• Leverage data analytics and audit tech to enhance efficiency and coverage.
• Appraise team performance and identify coaching needs.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and liaise with co-source partners.
• Support Enterprise Risk Management in advising operational teams.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments and oversee the audit plan execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Audit planning

Risk management

Data analytics

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA/ACCA

CIA/CFE preferred

Tools

Audit management system

Data analytics tools

COSO framework

Job description

The Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit to lead risk-based audits, oversee budgets and audit programs, and drive continuous improvement across governance, risk and controls. You will supervise teams, deliver timely, high-quality assurance, and present findings to senior management in a hospitality-focused global group.

Ideal candidates possess 12+ years in internal audit/compliance within large, quoted companies or professional