The Booking Holdings’ Global Internal Audit function reports directly to the chair of the Audit Committee. The main goal of the team is to provide independent insights, advice and assurance on business risks and controls to senior management, and to drive change with regards to Governance, Risk Management and Internal Controls. The following key companies are part of Booking Holdings:
Booking.com - the world’s leading brand for booking online accommodation reservations, based on room nights booked.
KAYAK - a leading online meta-search service allowing consumers to easily search and compare travel itineraries and prices, including airline tickets, accommodation and rental car reservation information, from hundreds of travel websites at once.
Priceline - a leading hotel, rental car, airline ticket and vacation package online reservation service in North America.
Agoda - a leading online accommodation reservation service catering primarily to consumers in the Asia-Pacific region.
OpenTable - a leading online provider of restaurant reservation and information services to consumers and restaurant reservation management and customer acquisition services to restaurants.
Responsibilities:
Drive the delivery and ensure quality of internal audits and reviews through the entire process - prepare, scope, plan, manage and execute - at Booking.com and other Booking Holdings companies.
Manage relationships and drive alignment with key stakeholders including senior management, Risk & Compliance and external advisors.
Contribute to the annual audit plan and the Global Internal Audit Strategy and operating procedures.
Manage a team of audit professionals (internal or external), incl. recruitment, coaching, performance management.
Act as an ambassador for the Global Internal Audit (GIA) function and key contact person for business areas.
Add value by identifying and driving opportunities to improve and drive positive change in governance, risk management and internal controls.
Deliver continuous improvement of audit methodology and practices through the adherence of documented procedures and standards ensuring consistency of working practice and quality of audit team;
Preparing formal written reports and presentations for senior management and the Audit Committee.
Experience and Qualifications:
A minimum of Bachelor’s (post-secondary degree) preferably in Finance, Accounting or Business administration.
CA/ACCA//CPA/CIA or equivalent designation highly desirable.
Big 4 Experience is desirable.
Excellent knowledge of auditing various business operations and risk-based auditing attained through 10+ years of relevant experience working in a Big 4 accounting firm and / or Internal Audit function at a listed company.
Thorough understanding of the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and ability to fully comply with these standards.
Good understanding of IT environments and experience with supporting IT audits.
Strong skills in negotiating, relationship building, problem solving, and timely problem escalation.
Excellent audit report writing and oral communication skills (proficiency in English).
Maximum of 20% travel requirement globally based on the Audit plan and project requirements.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Culture fit - The company is energetic, fast-paced and always evolving. This person brings the same energy and enthusiasm to work and has a hands-on, let's get the job done attitude.
Self-starter – Manage the activities and come up with new ideas with minimum guidance. Manage the activities and come up with new ideas with minimum guidance. Able to work independently and own the end to end audit process.
Commercial Awareness - Eagerness to understand the business
Results Oriented – Meets deadlines on assignments, juggles multiple projects
Data driven – Is able to make decisions and identify risks through the analysis of data
Stakeholder Management – Is able to work with all levels of individuals up to and including executive management
Building relationships - Able to establish a relationship of trust and collaboration with colleagues while presenting a sense of shared mission
Able to think strategically, but also able to deliver/execute.
Able to motivate, develop and effectively manage a team.
Hands on, result oriented team player with strong analytical skills.
Personal Attributes and Values:
Culture fit: Booking Holdings is energetic, fast-paced, and always evolving – whether through acquisition or innovation. This person brings the same energy and enthusiasm to work every day and is always ready to roll up their sleeves and do whatever it takes to get the job done.
Delivers results: must have a strong competitive drive, the ability to motivate and deliver.
Able to establish a relationship of trust and collaboration with colleagues while presenting a sense of shared mission.
Decisive in complex situations; has sufficient maturity and experience to recognize and react quickly to unexpected challenges and opportunities.
Ethical, fair and objective, showing the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Our contribution to the bigger picture
We’re here to provide assurance through objective analysis, insights and advice on the key risks that you and the company face. Being at the forefront of an industry and constantly reinventing yourself requires taking a certain amount of risk. We’re here to make sure you can move at full speed, being reassured that safety nets are in place.
Partner for success
We are not only here to identify risks and to point out what could go wrong. We invest in our understanding of the business and in our relationship with you. We partner with you to help you and the company become more successful. To achieve our goals, we require full transparency. In return, we offer exactly the same. That means that when working with us, you will know what to expect during every step of the way. Also, we’re objective by design. So, no agendas to push other than achieving the company’s longer term goals in a sustainable manner.
Pre-Employment Screening
If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.
