Senior Manager Internal Audit

The Senior Manager Internal Audit will lead the internal audit department, overseeing the development and execution of the organization’s internal audit and internal control compliance plan. This role involves conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies in collaboration with compliance teams, including legal, financial, and casino compliance, under the guidance of the Audit and Risk Committee of Melco Resorts. The Internal Auditor will create strategic and tactical audit plans using a risk-based approach that aligns with the Internal Audit Charter and the organization’s mission.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Responsibilities

Develop and execute an annual internal audit plan using a risk-based methodology, incorporating input from management and the Audit and Risk Committee. Present this plan, along with resource requirements, to the Vice President – Internal Audit and Internal Control Compliance for review and approval by the Audit and Risk Committee.

Report regularly to the Vice President on internal audit activities, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), IT compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, and other regulatory matters.

Evaluate significant new or changing services, processes, and operations, assessing their control processes during development and implementation.

Identify and communicate significant issues related to operational control processes, recommending potential improvements.

Foster relationships with leaders across the organization to understand challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.

Conduct research on audit-related topics, including ERM, Cybersecurity, SOX, Data Privacy, Data Analytics, and AML compliance, to implement best practices.

Maintain independence in the internal audit function while providing objective assurance reports to the Vice President for presentation to the Audit and Risk Committee.

Follow a consistent audit program aligned with the approved audit plan and corporate strategies.

Collaborate with team leads from other jurisdictions on shared services audits.

Identify enterprise-wide risks and work with senior management to develop commercial solutions to mitigate those risks.

Add value to decision-making processes to enhance the organization’s commercial success, operational excellence, and corporate governance.

Administrative Responsibilities

Oversee and mentor the internal audit and internal control compliance team, providing coaching and supervision.

Manage and conduct internal audit engagements to ensure effective processes, compliance with policies, reliability of financial data, and accurate transaction recording.

Ad Hoc Responsibilities

Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management or immediate supervisors in response to business needs.

Coordinate with external auditors regarding their reliance on the SOX work conducted by the team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

Minimum of 10 years in accounting, auditing, and business, preferably in public or industry sectors.

Significant experience in senior internal audit roles.

Over 5 years of management experience leading a team of professional auditors.

More than 6 years of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry, with preferred exposure to the junket environment in Macau.

3 to 5 years of experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, ideally within a U.S. listed company.

Experience with large company IT systems; Cybersecurity and Data Analytics audit experience is highly preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA and/or CIA certification required.

Additional certifications such as CFE, CISA, and ACAMS are desirable.

Skills / Competencies

Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with all levels of management, staff, external auditors, and the Audit and Risk Committee.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

The Senior Manager Internal Audit will lead the internal audit department, overseeing the development and execution of the organization’s internal audit and internal control compliance plan. This role involves conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies in collaboration with compliance teams, including legal, financial, and casino compliance, under the guidance of the Audit and Risk Committee of Melco Resorts. The Internal Auditor will create strategic and tactical audit plans using a risk-based approach that aligns with the Internal Audit Charter and the organization’s mission.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Responsibilities

Develop and execute an annual internal audit plan using a risk-based methodology, incorporating input from management and the Audit and Risk Committee. Present this plan, along with resource requirements, to the Vice President – Internal Audit and Internal Control Compliance for review and approval by the Audit and Risk Committee.

Report regularly to the Vice President on internal audit activities, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), IT compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, and other regulatory matters.

Evaluate significant new or changing services, processes, and operations, assessing their control processes during development and implementation.

Identify and communicate significant issues related to operational control processes, recommending potential improvements.

Foster relationships with leaders across the organization to understand challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.

Conduct research on audit-related topics, including ERM, Cybersecurity, SOX, Data Privacy, Data Analytics, and AML compliance, to implement best practices.

Maintain independence in the internal audit function while providing objective assurance reports to the Vice President for presentation to the Audit and Risk Committee.

Follow a consistent audit program aligned with the approved audit plan and corporate strategies.

Collaborate with team leads from other jurisdictions on shared services audits.

Identify enterprise-wide risks and work with senior management to develop commercial solutions to mitigate those risks.

Add value to decision-making processes to enhance the organization’s commercial success, operational excellence, and corporate governance.

Administrative Responsibilities

Oversee and mentor the internal audit and internal control compliance team, providing coaching and supervision.

Manage and conduct internal audit engagements to ensure effective processes, compliance with policies, reliability of financial data, and accurate transaction recording.

Ad Hoc Responsibilities

Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management or immediate supervisors in response to business needs.

Coordinate with external auditors regarding their reliance on the SOX work conducted by the team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

Minimum of 10 years in accounting, auditing, and business, preferably in public or industry sectors.

Significant experience in senior internal audit roles.

Over 5 years of management experience leading a team of professional auditors.

More than 6 years of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry, with preferred exposure to the junket environment in Macau.

3 to 5 years of experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, ideally within a U.S. listed company.

Experience with large company IT systems; Cybersecurity and Data Analytics audit experience is highly preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA and/or CIA certification required.

Additional certifications such as CFE, CISA, and ACAMS are desirable.

Skills / Competencies

Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with all levels of management, staff, external auditors, and the Audit and Risk Committee.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.