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Our client, a leading publicly traded hospitality company, seeks a manager of internal controls & compliance to take a high visibility role within corporate finance.


Job Description

The candidate will be expected to work with the various constituents within the business unit to develop a network of relationships within the group, to facilitate an annual risk assessment on which a controls and compliance plan will be developed. The individual will also be expected to react to business unit requests for specific assurance or controls reviews as required. Support for achieving compliance in areas such as SOX and other financial policies & procedures, in terms of training, providing guidance and executing quality reviews and sample testing will also be required. The role will require the ability to work in a complex and dynamic business and financial environment with the flexibility to work in different countries and in a multicultural environment. The position will be U.S. based and require 30% domestic and international travel. Specific duties and responsibilities include: o Perform a risk assessment based on interviews with business leaders, executives, and operational management. o Develop and execute the controls & compliance testing plan based on the risk assessment. o Schedule and perform engagements and organize and manage internal and external resources as required. o Draft reports and present findings and recommendations to line management. o Agree final reports with line management and agree action plans to remediate risks and issues. o Formulate recommendations to improve internal control processes and other value adding opportunities, as appropriate. o Circulate reports to senior and corporate management as required. o Follow up outstanding action points within an agreed timetable and ensure that all issues are closed in a timely fashion. o Scope of engagements will include financial controls, physical security, operational efficiencies, and compliance including adherence to US GAAP. o The risk based approach will be expanded to include general business and financial risk. o Execute engagements based on company's agreed work programs. o Provide input for the development of new work programs as required, and provide feedback on the improvement of current work programs. o Assist in the completion of design effectiveness and operating effectiveness tests in conjunction with the business unit partners and the SOX PMO. o Assist business units in achieving SOX compliance by providing guidance and review of design and testing. o Communicate and coordinate with external auditors around the division of test work around external assertion/opinion. o Provide consultative assistance to business units relative to the design of internal controls and implementation of control based best practices. o Assist in the performance of pre-implementation reviews of financial and operational processes with a view to building in internal controls that are commensurate with the size and complexity of the operations. o Review financial and operational projects from time to time to provide an objective view to provide an assessment of the progress to date as well as the forecasts to completion.


Qualifications
Mandatory minimum qualifications - Position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity at an enterprise or business unit level, or with an external audit firm. A strong understanding of financial systems development and processes is important. A bachelor's degree is a must; Masters Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline preferred. A certification as CPA or CIA is required.

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