Manager, Internal Audit & Fraud Risk
(12001 )
At Kerzner, we never settle. Through continued innovation, our team of pioneers push until the next level is achieved, and then to keep going. Our philosophy is simple - we go above and beyond to Blow Away our Guest and Colleagues. Good enough never is. For us, it is all about perfection and innovation. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.
Our Colleagues are at the heart of who we are and what we do. With an international team of over 10,000 Colleagues and strong strategic growth on the horizon, we offer unrivalled career opportunities around the world. We are committed to provide our Colleagues at all levels with opportunities to grow and develop within the organisation through personalised development plans and tailored succession planning. We invest in our communities to sustain the environment where we operate and minimising our own footprint. Whether it is through animal conservation, education or tree-planting, we like to give back in as many ways as we can to help our communities flourish.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit, the Manager, Internal Audit & Fraud Risk helps the department to achieve its mandate of assisting Kerzner in accomplishing its business objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization’s fraud risk management, internal controls and governance processes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Manage multiple projects including internal audit assignments, advisory projects and fraud investigations. Ensure the timely completion of audit and investigation reports, including the finalization of audit findings and recommendations and obtaining the management action plans at the end of the audit engagement. Ensure cause and lessons learned, following investigations, are adequately communicated to relevant colleagues and fed into the risk & controls assessment process. Review and follow up on exceptions noted in fraud detection reports, evaluation and testing internal controls, and develop and recommend new fraud prevention reports and controls. Establish a fraud risk management programme based on a comprehensive fraud risk assessment and definition of potential fraud risk indicators. Maintain high level of expertise regarding fraud schemes and trends in the hospitality industry, preventive controls, and investigative techniques. Lead the continuous improvement of the fraud control environment, advising upon placement and adequacy of controls to identify and mitigate gaps / weaknesses. Perform ongoing monitoring of fraud reports and transactions for unusual trends or fraudulent behaviour, with follow-up research and investigations. Engage with management across the various functions, provide practical and relevant advice in fraud prevention, detection, protecting assets, and securing data. Lead the development of new tools and processes to improve the fraud risk coverage through data analysis. The role will establish and maintain a close collaboration and provide expertise and support to the business stakeholders in Finance, Operations, and IT with assessing the fraud related risks and implementing fraud preventive and detective programs and controls. Interact with management and business partners to identify appropriate data required for analytics, applying professional scepticism when assessing data sources and validating the completeness and accuracy of data received. Assist in the development and delivery of anti-fraud training programs and materials. Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team. Present audit findings and actionable recommendations to senior management, including the Audit Committee.
Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements
An undergraduate or a graduate degree. 5-7 years of audit and/or fraud investigation experience preferably in hospitality or related industry. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or similar professional certification preferred. Hands-on experience with data analytics software platforms is preferable (eg. SQL, Python, Alteryx, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.). Proficiency in audit management tools and financial systems (e.g., Hyperion, SAP, Opera). Strong ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets and metrics. Innovative mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving. Ability to take a pragmatic approach to issues while demonstrating and living the company’s values. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a dynamic environment while delivering on time with accuracy. Working knowledge of internal controls and auditing techniques. Proficient written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with other business units. Self-starter, ability to proactively problem-solve, identify, advocate for, and execute improvements Excellent project management and leadership skills. Able and willing to travel internationally, up to 50%.
Our company is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, innovative, inclusive, and inspiring in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.
