Asst Mgr SOX

**Job Description:** As the role holder, you will be responsible for providing full support and assistance to the Governance and Compliance function, including SOX audit planning & testing, internal audit, statutory and internal audit management, BCP documentation updation, and ensuring compliance with any future legislation. Your role will involve significant interaction with regional/hotel, BSC, and IT management, and occasional ad-hoc involvement in other activities of the Controller Group. International and regional travel may be required as part of your responsibilities. **Key Responsibilities:** - Assist in audit management function for year-end across India BSC and Managed Hotels, liaising with Regional Finance Teams, Hotels, and working with the manager or Director to achieve timelines. - Review CSA / SOX documents to ensure process documents are up-to-date and assist in designing controls. - Complete end-to-end SOX / CSA testing of controls for allocated Hotels or processes within BSC, ensuring compliance with Group internal auditing standards. - Perform SOX / CSA tests throughout IHG functions and Hotels worldwide, including travel to other IHG Regional offices and key owned hotels. - Document results and conclusions as required by CSA, maintain IHG's database of controls and tests, and conduct training and awareness sessions for Owned & Managed Hotels. - Develop and document procedures to enhance the quality and efficiency of HAM, identify potential risks and opportunities, and propose review plans. - Liaise with internal and external auditors, perform reconciliations review for IHG owned and Managed BUs, and maintain a stakeholder-focused orientation. - Advise on global process management, recommend solutions for improvement, and assist in establishing project governance structures and timelines. - Communicate project updates to stakeholders, serve as an expert consultant for process flow, and provide support in designing and building the CSA Assessment process. **Qualifications Required:** - Demonstrated knowledge of PeopleSoft 8.0 or other E.R.P. systems. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. - Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, IAS / IFRS, and audit & control processes. - Ability to lead process change, effective verbal and written communication skills, and extensive working knowledge of audit & control procedures. - 4-5+ years of progressive work experience in hotel or Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit, Sarbanes Oxley, with proficiency in related disciplines/processes. - Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, major accounting qualification preferred (ACA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, CHAE). If you believe you possess most of the requirements and would be a great fit for the job, hit the "Apply" button to start your journey with us today.,