Senior Audit Manager (Information Technology)

The Department

The Audit Department is an independent and objective assurance and advisory function established by the Board of Stewards and mandated by the Audit Committee ("AC") to add value and improve the club's. Audit has full access to the Club's records and properties to carry out its responsibilities, which include evaluating the effectiveness of Club's governance, risk management, and control processes. The department has five teams, each led by an Executive Manager, Audit, and is governed by an annual Audit Plan approved by the AC. Audit follows the International Professional Practices Framework and the Audit Manual and maintains an audit quality assurance and improvement program. Audit works closely with Management and liaises with the Club's external auditor.

The Job

• Develop the annual Audit Plan for his/her core area(s) of responsibility ensuring proper coverage and prioritisation of the audit areas on a risk basis and taking into consideration Management needs. Also assist in the integration of the overall annual Audit Plan of the Department.
• Independently lead and manage moderate to complex audits, from planning through to reporting, including evaluation and articulation of risks and controls, clearance of audit issues with the Heads of Department, ensuring appropriate audit coverage on and quality and timeliness of completion of each of the audits.
• Lead or support the execution of audits from scoping to reporting in accordance with the Audit Manual. 
• Supervise, coach and develop the team in the conduct of audits and for improvement of capabilities.
• Advise and provide suggestions/options to Management on risk and control issues surrounding proposals of new and revised policies, work flows and procedures, and compliance with Club policies and procedures, as and when requested. 
• Assist Audit Management in the preparation of reports and proposals for submission to the AC. 
• In the capacity of IT systems development subject matter expert, act as the main relationship manager with the relevant business stakeholders and apprise Audit Management of on-going project progress, issues and concerns on strategic/major projects. 
• Participate in the audit quality assurance team to perform the review and update of the Audit Manual on an annual or as needed basis to ensure continued appropriateness in line with the Standards and Code of Ethics and the expectations of AC and CEO. 
• Participate in project team(s) to develop and deliver initiatives on audit automation and audit data analytics and enhancements to the enterprise-level Governance, Risk and Compliance System for continuous improvement of audit effectiveness and efficiency and fulfil other relevant Audit KPIs. 

About You

• University degree with relevant professional qualification(s) such as CA/CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, ACFE, etc.
• Minimum 10 to 12 years of internal auditing or related experience, with excellent knowledge of operational and information system auditing and hands-on experience in leading and managing complex audits (additionally, professional experience in Mainland China is advantageous)
• Depending on the audit portfolio, technical knowledge and understanding of industry best practices in some of the following areas:

        - Horse racing and wagering

        - Charities and not-for-profit operations

        - Information technology and cyber security

        - Agile project management

        - Catering and hospitality

        - Property construction

        - Asset/facilities management

        - Human resources

        - Finance and treasury

        - Procurement

        - Project management

        - Supply chain

        - Risk management and business continuity planning

        - Legal and compliance

• Proven record in risk assessment and internal control evaluation at sizeable public accountant firm(s) and/or multinational corporate(s)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report writing skills
• Excellent people and relationship management skills in leading and interacting with management and staff within and outside the Audit Department
• Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent activities and work under pressure
• High professional and ethical standards

Terms of Employment

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Closing Date

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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