Head of Audit, Risk and Compliance at Serena Hotels

Key responsabilités :

Internal Audit

• Lead Internal Audit’s change initiatives by implementing action plans related to risk assessment and annual audit planning, audit execution, audit reporting, audit staff recruiting and development, audit technology, systems audit and Board Audit Committee (BAC)/Board reporting.
• Meet regularly with the BAC to report the status of Internal Audit’s ongoing monitoring activities, educate/inform the BAC and Board of emerging risks and/or exposures (whether internal or external to the company) that should be considered, and serve as a “thought leader” with respect to risk management and internal control best practices.
• In liaison with the Chief Financial Officer, coordinate the activities of external auditors including how best to leverage the work performed and results produced from Internal Audit’s work.
• Ensure that Internal Audit is performing its work in accordance with established professional standards and remain abreast of emerging trends and best practices that can be incorporated into the function.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Facilitate the review of the Company’s current Enterprise Risk Management Policy and develop an appropriate risk strategy and appetite of the organisation.
• Lead the annual risk assessment and planning process to develop the risk-based audit plan and ensure the plan is responsive to and aligned with the risk profile of the Company.
• Proactively liaise with senior management in identifying significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance and develop appropriate mitigating plans.
• Monitor and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the key point person on all regulatory assessments and other third-party audits.
• Ensure company-wide Policy, Procedure and Regulatory Compliance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related discipline, preferably Accounting and professional qualifications such as – Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) etc.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years verified senior level experience in Risk Management and Internal Audit or its equivalent.