Internal Auditor

Role Purpose

The Internal Auditor is responsible for ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting, and compliance across all hotel operations within the group. The role involves planning and executing internal audits, assessing operational efficiency, identifying risks, and recommending improvements to enhance financial performance and compliance standards.

Industry : Hotel

Job location : Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Audit & Internal Control

• Conduct monthly audits and verify the accuracy of MIS and financial reports.
• Review payments, receipts, and ledger entries for compliance and accuracy.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of accounts and monitoring of working capital.
• Recommend financial process improvements to strengthen internal controls.

2. Operational Audit

• Perform audits of operational areas such as Front Office, F&B, Housekeeping, and Maintenance.
• Analyze POS and inventory systems to detect discrepancies and reduce wastage.
• Assess vendor performance and identify areas for cost optimization.

3. Audit Planning & Execution

• Develop and execute annual audit plans across all hotels.
• Define audit scope, conduct field audits, and prepare detailed reports.
• Track corrective actions and ensure timely closure of audit findings.

4. Risk Identification & Mitigation

• Identify potential financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Maintain and update risk registers and perform root cause analyses.
• Conduct surprise audits and develop mitigation strategies with stakeholders.

5. Profit & Loss Review and Cost Optimization

• Review hotel P&L statements and departmental costs.
• Evaluate occupancy, ADR, and revenue performance metrics.
• Suggest measures for cost savings and process efficiency.

6. Compliance & Ethics

• Audit adherence to company policies, statutory requirements, and ethical standards.
• Ensure vendor and HR compliance, data protection, and reporting integrity.
• Support external audits with complete documentation.

7. Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Collaborate effectively with hotel teams and management.
• Present audit results clearly and constructively.
• Develop dashboards and periodic reports for management review.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial auditing skills
• Knowledge of hotel operations and internal control systems
• Risk assessment and compliance expertise
• Excellent communication and reporting ability
• Proficiency in MS Excel and audit management tools
• Integrity, attention to detail, and a process-driven mindset

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CA/CPA/CIA certification preferred
• 5–8 years of experience in internal auditing, preferably in the hospitality sector
• Experience with ERP or hotel management systems is an added advantage