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As an Audit Management Assistant at IHG Hotels & Resorts, your primary responsibility will be to support the audit management function, specifically focusing on year-end and statutory audits across India BSC. You will collaborate with external auditors, process teams, and work closely with the manager or Director to ensure timely achievement of objectives. Your duties will also include reviewing SOX documents to verify that process documents are current and meet the desired standard, as well as assisting in the design of controls. You will be accountable for conducting end-to-end SOX testing of controls for allocated processes within BSC, ensuring compliance with Group internal auditing standards. Additionally, you may oversee the CSA Audit for IHG Managed Hotels globally by working closely with Hotel Finance Teams and Area/Regional Finance teams to meet deadlines. Conducting CSA Remote assessments to ensure controls meet standards and participating in control design processes will be part of your responsibilities. Furthermore, reporting CSA Audit scores and monthly/quarterly hotel performance to Regional Finance Teams, maintaining effective stakeholder management for global Hotel Finance Operations teams, and performing SOX tests across IHG functions as assigned may be required. You will also be involved in documenting results and conclusions, maintaining databases of controls and tests, and staying informed about industry best practices and trends. Your role will involve identifying potential risks, opportunities, and effectiveness areas, proposing plans for review, and prioritizing risks for audit plans. Collaboration with internal and external auditors to ensure mutual understanding on all subject matters and assisting with reconciliations for IHG owned BUs will also be part of your duties. Qualifications for this role include being a Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, CISA) or MBA with strong Accounting and process knowledge. You should have 4-5 years of work experience in hotel or Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit, or Consulting roles with proficiency in Sarbanes Oxley and multiple disciplines/processes. Technical skills required include knowledge of accounting principles, SOX, and IFRS guidelines, experience in MIS reporting and project management, as well as effective verbal and written communication skills. A successful candidate will have experience in working with global teams, resolving transactional and system inconsistencies, proficiency in Microsoft Office products, and familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices. Previous experience in Sarbanes Oxley Act and knowledge of the Indian Companies Act, along with experience in process design, mapping, and improvement, will be advantageous. Your role as an Audit Management Assistant at IHG Hotels & Resorts will have a significant impact on meeting deadlines, escalating issues, and devising operational plans to achieve targets. Joining IHG means being part of a global team that values connections, supports productivity, and fosters a unique sense of belonging. Room for You at IHG offers a diverse range of benefits designed to help you thrive in your work life and support your wellbeing. If you believe you would be a great fit for this role, we encourage you to hit the "Apply" button and start your journey with us today.,
