Asst Manager SOX (701244)

Role Purpose

Responsible for providing full support and assistance to Global Financial Governance function around key assurance programs such as, but not limited to SOX, Secondary and Fraud controls. This will include significant interaction with Group and Regional financial reporting and other UK teams, as well as other offshore teams i.e. India. 

In addition, occasional ad-hoc involvement in the other activities of the Controller Group may be required. 

Key Accountabilities

• Assist the Manager level or above in SOX testing throughout the year, as/where required.
• Assist in the documentation of results and conclusions as required by SOX, including maintenance of IHG’s database of risks, controls and testing.
• Perform testing as allocated for SOX, Secondary or Fraud controls in-line with the Global Financial Governance documented testing methodologies and required deadlines. 
• Maintain a consistent, high-quality customer-focused approach to partnering with key business stakeholders (control owners). Respond to stakeholders in manner and timeframe promised.  Provide clear, accurate information; explain procedures or provide supplemental information; anticipate problems or questions.
• Make an active contribution to continuous improvement around SOX, Secondary or Fraud controls.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure that IHG control owners, Global Financial Governance (GFG) team & auditors have similar understanding on all audit matters & assist in any queries that may arise.
• Assist with other Global Financial Governance initiatives as/where appropriate, to help achievement of team wide metrics

Key Skills & Experiences

• 3-4 plus years of work experience in finance
• Knowledge of financial controls and/or Sarbanes Oxley is beneficial but not essential
• Experience in the design, mapping and delivery of processes and process improvements
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on allocated testing and have a ‘solution focused’ mindset.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

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