Manager, Internal Audit

About Four Seasons:Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.About the location:Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global, luxury hotel management company. We manage over 120 hotels and resorts and 50 private residences in 47 countries around the world and growing. Central to Four Seasons employee experience and social impact programming is the company’s commitment to supporting cancer research, and the advancement of diversity, inclusion, equality and belonging at Four Seasons corporate offices and properties worldwide. At Four Seasons, we are powered by people and our culture enables everything we do.Manager, Internal Audit (6 Month Contract)The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of property internal audits and to assist with fraud investigations. The role will also assist with various internal control projects and fraud data analytics.What You'll Be Doing:Property AuditAdministrative oversight for audits including scheduling, communications with auditees and stakeholders, tracking results and following up on key issuesTraining and supervision of guest auditors’ workGather stakeholder input for pre-read materialsPrepare and plan audit requirementsSend out information requests in a timely mannerSecure assistance for audit resourcesGenerate reporting from financial systems to support audit fieldwork or fraud reviewsGain an understanding of policies and procedures in order to assist with development of test plans and test proceduresPrepare working papers ahead of field visitsSelect samples for testing and communicate with the auditee on needs and requirementsExecution of test procedures and reportingGain audit evidence to support internal control effectiveness and fraud allegations by inquiry, vouching to source documents, physical observation, recalculation, verifying to independent sources and analysisComplete reports in format designated by the Internal Audit function including headline statement, criteria, condition, cause, impact and recommendationAssist with procedures for substantiating fraudContinuous improvement of control environmentAssist Senior Director, Internal Audit in implementing enhancements to the internal audit programs (corporate and properties) based upon risk assessments, changes in business models, processes and systems, and operational issuesFraud InvestigationsProvide support to the Directors, Senior Directors and SVP, Internal Audit during fraud investigationsAssist with the development of fraud analytics to monitor and detect fraudUsing various tools including Avero, ACL, Microsoft Power BI and reporting from various systems, develop fraud scripts that should be run periodically to detect fraudConduct fraud investigation techniques to gain evidence of fraudulent or unethical activitiesRecommend internal control and procedural improvements to prevent fraudTrack and report on fraud cases and data mining activitiesWhat You Bring:5 years or more relevant working experience within finance and audit with a track record of taking on progressively broader and more senior responsibilitiesExternal or internal audit experience with Big 4 accounting firm or experience in the hospitality industry would be an assetBachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or FinanceCertified Professional Accountant (CPA); Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) would also be an assetEstablished credentials and proven track record as a leader in finance and auditKey Skills/Who you Are:Experience and knowledge of internal control and financial reportingSelf-motivated and independent, strong team player, thinking out of a box and a growth mindsetExcellent project management and time management skills to meet tight deadlines and the ability to handle multiple prioritiesWillingness to learn and assume responsibilities that may be outside of core dutiesCommitment to high-quality deliverables and self-reviewMust have the highest degree of professional integrity, and be able to work in a safe, prudent and organized mannerThe ability to liaison professionally with multiple stakeholders including senior management at Corporate and properties, external auditors, consultants and operational teamsStrong relationship skills with the ability to be perceived as a business partnerCommitment to follow all local and corporate policies and proceduresWillingness to travel and interact appropriately in different cultures / geographiesFlexible to work beyond normal working hours as neededStrong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, Word)Experience with PowerBI and other data analytics tools would be an assetIT audit skills, particularly in the area of application and system controls and data analyticsExcellent communication and writing skillsSolid knowledge of financial matters including IFSR / GAAPExperience in auditing practices – both internal and externalAbility to assess various financial and operational risks at corporate and propertiesStrong written skills especially in documenting controls and policies.Hospitality background would be an assetProfessional skepticism for information provided by auditeesAbility to quickly adapt based on changes in leadership direction or riskTravel:30% to 40%.Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - $112,000 CADThis role will be a Hybrid working model, which will require 3 days per week in the Four Seasons Corporate Office located at 1165 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario #LI-HybridFour Seasons is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 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