Internal Controls Manager
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Aman:
At Aman we are on a mission to create the world\xe2\x80\x99s ultimate luxury lifestyle brand; hotels, resorts, experiences and products which transform our guests\xe2\x80\x99 perspectives and daily lives. To achieve our ambitions, we capitalise on our unique combination of world-class and diverse talent, unmatched design, and access to locations, cultures and experiences few are privy to. We live by the \xe2\x80\x98Aman way of life\xe2\x80\x99 \xe2\x80\x93 a mindset shared by our guests and employees which creates a lifelong sense of belonging driven by our values of:
Invest in individuality \xe2\x80\x93 fostering an environment where each person can push boundaries, take risks and challenge norms.
Nurture pathfinder spirit \xe2\x80\x93 exploring experiences, opportunities and locations which transform into new exciting ventures.
Act like owners \xe2\x80\x93 taking the charge, leading by example and an immense sense of pride in their work.
Celebrate communities \xe2\x80\x93 ensuring that every member of our community is looked after and nurtured in a compassionate, respectful and collaborative manner. Location:
Invest in individuality \xe2\x80\x93 fostering an environment where each person can push boundaries, take risks and challenge norms.
Nurture pathfinder spirit \xe2\x80\x93 exploring experiences, opportunities and locations which transform into new exciting ventures.
Act like owners \xe2\x80\x93 taking the charge, leading by example and an immense sense of pride in their work.
Celebrate communities \xe2\x80\x93 ensuring that every member of our community is looked after and nurtured in a compassionate, respectful and collaborative manner. Location:
This position is located at our corporate office in Dubai, UAE. Overview:
The Internal Control Manager will report to the Corporate Director of Internal Control. The department provides risk-based assurance and insight on governance, risk management and internal control in close collaboration with key stakeholders from properties and corporate offices. The department is responsible for identifying, monitoring, and validating risks and controls and helping the Board and Executive Management protect the assets, value, and reputation of Aman.
As an Internal Control Manager, you will play a key role in managing risk and internal control in a growing company. Key focus areas will be managing risk and building or enhancing the internal controls framework, implementing a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) readiness program, performing operational and corporate audits and risk assessments, developing, and implementing policies and procedures, and monitoring periodic control self-assessment. You will work closely with key business partners around the world and will be part of a global team. The role requires an individual to support the Director of Internal Controls in ensuring that the control environment meets Sarbanes-Oxley standards. Responsibilities:
As an Internal Control Manager, you will play a key role in managing risk and internal control in a growing company. Key focus areas will be managing risk and building or enhancing the internal controls framework, implementing a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) readiness program, performing operational and corporate audits and risk assessments, developing, and implementing policies and procedures, and monitoring periodic control self-assessment. You will work closely with key business partners around the world and will be part of a global team. The role requires an individual to support the Director of Internal Controls in ensuring that the control environment meets Sarbanes-Oxley standards. Responsibilities:
- Participates in the development of the annual audit plan and the auditing procedures to be used.
- Assess and monitor hotels and corporate offices compliance with key internal controls policies, the COSO framework, the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI), and US GAAP.
- Assess accurately the internal control level and deficiencies in hotels and corporate processes.
- Advise and give recommendations based on the outcomes of audit reviews to enable units to take corrective action to improve operations and reduce costs.
- Prepare audit reports of all findings and control improvements recommendations for the audited entity.
- Assist with remediation efforts and follow through to ensure control issues are addressed in a timely manner.
- Implement and maintain the Company\xe2\x80\x99s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program/ Internal controls across the business.
- Development of the annual SOX scoping assessment and plan and support local management with the timely identification and resolution of SOX deficiencies.
- Lead the periodic control self-assessment campaign for hotels and corporate offices.
- Implement and maintain the Company Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program.
- Promotes a strong risk and control culture, contributes to risk awareness development, and helps to ensure that learnings and best practices are shared in an effective way.
- Academic qualification (business economics / Finance & Accounting or anything similar) with at least 6 years of experience obtained at an external auditor, internal controls and internal audit roles, or similar type of role at an international company.
- Expert knowledge on Internal control Frameworks (e.g., COSO), process design and ongoing monitoring of the internal control environment (via self-assessment, mitigation plans, etc.).
- Previous strong knowledge and experience supporting a company\xe2\x80\x99s Sarbanes-Oxley program and designing and implementing a system of internal controls.
- Hospitality industry experience is a plus.
- Possesses these professional qualifications is a plus: CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CSOE.
- Knowledge about business processes, financial controls, supporting reliability of financial reporting.
- Experienced in evaluating the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
- Ability to translate internal controls into business language and clear policies/ways of working.
- Strong flexibility to travel \xe2\x80\x93 expected 40 to 50% potentially travel across the group (34 luxury resorts, hotels & private residences in 20 countries).
- Sensitive to cultural nuances.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and coordinating/liaising skills.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1607416
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned