Senior Lead Auditor

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk-based internal audit engagements across our hospitality and facilities management operations. This role requires a hands‑on professional with strong expertise in both sectors, capable of evaluating operational, financial, and compliance risks within complex asset environments.

The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of hospitality operations, F&B controls, facility management service delivery, maintenance governance, and integrated asset management models.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audit engagements across hospitality and facility management operations.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Audit hospitality functions include:
• F&B cost control
• Inventory management
• Brand and franchise compliance
• Audit facility management functions include:
• Maintenance operations
• SLA and KPI compliance
• Vendor and subcontractor management
• Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) governance
• Develop and execute Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) and evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Identify operational risks, compliance gaps, revenue leakage, and process inefficiencies.
• Conduct audit fieldwork, gather evidence, and maintain high-quality audit documentation.
• Prepare clear, risk-focused audit reports with practical recommendations.
• Engage with operational management to discuss findings and monitor remediation plans through closure.
• Review and guide the work of junior auditors.
• Support annual audit planning, risk assessments, and special audit assignments.

Requirements

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CFE, ACCA , or equivalent is preferred.

Experience

• 5–8 years of internal audit, assurance, or risk management experience.
• Strong exposure to both:
• Hospitality & F&B Operations
• Facilities Management Operations
• Experience within hotels, hospitality groups, mixed-use developments, real estate portfolios, or FM service providers is highly preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of:
• F&B cost controls and inventory governance
• Revenue assurance and cash management
• Procurement and contract compliance
• Contractor and vendor management
• SLA/KPI performance monitoring
• Asset management and maintenance governance
• Risk-based auditing methodologies aligned with IIA standards
• Experience auditing integrated environments where hospitality and FM operations interact is a distinct advantage.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong report writing and audit documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with operational and senior management stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Why Join Us?

Join a dynamic organization managing diverse hospitality and real estate assets, where you will have the opportunity to influence operational excellence, strengthen governance, and contribute to sustainable business performance.

Experience: 5–8 Years

Function: Internal Audit / Risk Management

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