Assistant Manager - Global Financial Governance

The role of Governance and Compliance Support Specialist involves providing comprehensive support to the Governance and Compliance function, encompassing tasks such as SOX audit planning and testing, internal audit management, statutory and internal audit coordination, BCP documentation updates, and compliance with relevant legislation. This role entails close collaboration with regional/hotel, BSC, and IT management, with occasional involvement in other activities of the Controller Group. International and regional travel may be required as part of the job responsibilities. Key responsibilities of this role include preparing testing plans to ensure timely completion of SOX testing phases, supporting audit management functions for year-end and statutory audits, conducting tests worldwide, documenting major system or process changes globally, maintaining controls and tests database, liaising with internal and external audit teams, ensuring compliance with internal auditing standards, and prioritizing risk assessment and audit plans for maximum value to the Company. The Governance and Compliance Support Specialist is expected to maintain a high level of customer-focused orientation, identify areas of risk and opportunities for improvement, actively participate in project teams, stay informed about industry best practices and trends, develop regional initiatives for continuous improvement, and foster a service-led culture focused on customer satisfaction. Moreover, the role involves continuous process improvement, offering expert consultation on process flow, addressing process inconsistencies, and supporting business continuity planning documentation updates. The ideal candidate for this role should possess knowledge of ERP systems, proficiency in Microsoft Office products, familiarity with accounting principles and standards (IAS/IFRS), leadership in driving process change, strong communication skills, and extensive experience in audit and control processes. The qualifications sought include at least 5 years of progressive work experience in hotel or corporate accounting, internal audit, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, process design and improvement, and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field. A major accounting qualification such as ACA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, or CHAE is preferred. If you believe you possess most of the key skills and experiences required for this role, we encourage you to hit the "Apply" button and embark on your journey with us today.,