Assistant Manager, Internal Audit

Shangri-La Group

Headquartered in Hong Kong, we have over 100 hotels and resorts under four brands nested in key cities and beautiful beachfront locations globally.  We are expanding rapidly with a strong development pipeline throughout Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa.

Regarded as one of the world’s finest hotel ownership and management companies, Shangri-La is dedicated to delight guests around the world with legendary service, finely tuned from over 45 years of hospitality from the heart. We have an affinity with Asian travelers and we offer them a gateway to the rest of the world, positioning us a leading brand in luxury hospitality.

As an enviable employer with industry leading levels of colleague engagement, our people are our priority.  Our success is only made possible through the efforts and abilities of over 42,000 colleagues worldwide.  In accordance with this belief, the focused investment we make in the learning and development of our colleagues is unparalleled in the global hospitality industry.  From welcoming new colleagues, to best-in-class leadership development, you can be sure that potential is identified and nurtured throughout your career.

The Group Internal Audit Department (GIA) provides the Shangri-La Group with a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, governance and controls.  GIA adopts a risk-based audit methodology to assess and report on the Group’s network of controls, governance, business and financial risk management processes within an integrated assurance framework (IAF).

The Assistant Manager is responsible for planning and performing individual internal audit assignments, to evaluate and provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance systems.  This includes developing the audit scope, performing audit procedures, preparing audit reports, and presenting audit findings to the auditees.  This role is required to review the work of audit team members and provide on-the-job training, support and supervision.

As our Assistant Manager, Internal Audit, we will rely on you to:  

• Plan and conduct audit assignments to evaluate and provide assurance on the adequacy of risk management, internal controls and governance systems.


• Perform and complete all audit work and workpapers in accordance with GIA Requirements and internal audit professional standards


• Complete assigned audit assignments as per the approved audit plan. 


• Assist in managing staffing resources to ensure the timely completion of the audit plan as scheduled.


• Work with management to identify root causes and develop practical and acceptable solutions to address issues or gaps identified.


• Draft or review audit reports to make recommendations and suggest corrective actions which are operationally practical, effective and efficient.


• Present findings and recommendations to GIA, hotel and senior management.


• Conduct thorough follow-up of corrective action plans before due dates to ensure remediation is implemented on time.


• Assist in the development of appropriate audit programs and identification of common audit findings and emerging trends.


• Maintain an awareness of trends and “best practices” in internal audit and the hospitality industry.


• Perform or assist in the performance of special reviews at the request of management.


• Support the GIA in its continuous effort of enhancement and modernisation of its internal audit approach, including the use of audit systems, technology and data analytics.


• Other duties assigned as necessary.

We are looking for someone who has: 

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting / Finance / Business Management or related disciplines.


• Candidate with professional certification such as CPA, CIA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification is preferred.


• At least 4 years of relevant working experience (including at least 1 year of people management/project team leader experience) in the related field or public accounting firms is strongly preferred.


• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese.


• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.


• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multitask.


• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Fast learner with a willing attitude, resilience and a team player with a strong work ethic.