1. Assist for the audit management function, year-end and statutory audit across India BSC. This will include liaising with the external auditors, process teams and working hand in hand with the manager or Director to achieve the timelines. Responsible for reviewing SOX documents to ensure that process documents are up-to-date and are up to desired standard and assist the processes in designing of controls. 2. Responsible for completing end to end SOX testing of controls for the allocated processes within BSC and Ensure compliance with Group internal auditing standards and practices in the planning, conducting, and documenting of audits and for all reports prepared. 3. Responsibility could include the overseeing the CSA Audit for IHG Managed Hotels worldwide, collaborating with Hotel Finance Teams and Area/Regional Finance teams to meet deadlines. Conduct CSA Remote assessments to ensure relevant controls meet standards and assist in control design processes.. 4. Additionally, report CSA Audit scores and monthly/quarterly hotel performance to Regional Finance Teams, ensuring compliance with internal auditing standards in planning, conducting, and documenting audits and reports. Maintain effective stakeholder management for global Hotel Finance Operations teams.. 5. Perform SOX tests throughout IHG functions as assigned with testing worldwide. This may involve travel to other IHG regional offices and key owned hotels. 6. Assist in the documentation of results and conclusions as required by process, including maintenance of IHG’s database of controls and tests to Develop and maintain an effective understanding of the business strategy and the hospitality industry. Maintain awareness of best practices, trends and issues impacting the industry. 7. Continuously develops and documents procedures to improve the quality and efficiency of processes. Also, develop regional tactical initiatives and create an environment of continuous improvement. 8. Serves as expert consultant for process flow, provides input on current practices and assesses alternative processes / technologies and proactively participate on appropriate project team / task forces as assigned to ensure control issues are addressed and desired objectives are achieved 9. Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure that IHG management, SOX team & auditors have similar understanding on all subject matter & assist in any queries that may arise. 10.Perform reconciliations review for IHG owned BU’s. This will involve interactions with other BSCs processes and key owned hotels 11.Maintain a consistent, high-quality customer-focused orientation. Respond to individuals in manner and timeframe promised. Provide clear, accurate information; explain procedures or materials or provide supplemental information; anticipate problems or questions. 12.Continuously identify areas of potential risk, opportunities and effectiveness and propose plans for review of the areas concerned. Prioritize new risks against previously identified risks and revise the audit plans as necessary to provide the most value to the Company. 13. Responsibility may include testing IT controls and applications and working with IT auditors. Education • Qualified accountants (ACA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, CISA) or MBA with strong Accounting and process knowledge Experience • 4-5 years work experience in hotel and or Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit or Consulting role, Sarbanes Oxley, with demonstrated proficiency in multiple disciplines/processes related to the position. • Previous experience in Sarbanes Oxley Act and knowledge on the Indian Companies Act would be added advantage. • Experience in the design, mapping and delivery of processes and process improvements Technical Skills and Knowledge • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices as well as SOX and IFRS guidelines • Experience in MIS reporting and Project management skills • Ability to competently liaise and articulate with fellow colleagues and external auditors, demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills. • Experience in working alongside a global team. • Demonstrated proficiency in recognizing and resolving problems or inconsistencies in transactions and systems. • Proficient in Microsoft Office products. Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices as well as IAS / IFRS • Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills. • Experience of 2+ years in Team Lead/Team management position Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of People-Soft 8.0 or other E.R.P. systems • This position has significant impact for meeting deadline, escalating issues and making actionable plans to achieve operational targets. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG. Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love. We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. 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