Manager – Internal Audit

Job Description : Manager – Internal Audit (Hospitality / Hotels) ???? Location: Central Africa ???? Industry: Hospitality / Hotels We are hiring a Manager – Internal Audit for a leading hospitality organization to strengthen operational controls, improve compliance, minimize revenue leakages, and drive process efficiency across hotel operations. This role will play a critical part in identifying operational and financial risks, conducting audits across hotel functions, and supporting leadership with actionable insights and control improvements. Key Responsibilities Conduct operational, financial, and process audits across hotel properties Review internal controls across Rooms, F&B, Procurement, Stores, Engineering, Finance, and Revenue functions Identify revenue leakages, unauthorized spend, inventory variances, and process inefficiencies Evaluate procurement practices, vendor compliance, and contract adherence Monitor SOP compliance and recommend corrective actions Perform risk-based audits and prepare detailed audit reports with actionable recommendations Track closure of audit observations and ensure implementation of corrective measures Coordinate with hotel General Managers, Finance Heads, and department stakeholders during audit assignments Support management in strengthening governance, accountability, and operational efficiency Analyze data from PMS/POS/ERP systems to identify control gaps and business risks Assist in developing audit frameworks, control scorecards, and audit calendars Desired Candidate Profile CA / CMA / MBA Finance / CIA or equivalent qualification preferred 5–10+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Operational Audit, or Risk & Controls Prior experience in Hospitality, Hotels, Restaurants, Retail, or Service Industry preferred Strong understanding of hotel operations, inventory controls, procurement audits, and revenue assurance Experience with PMS/POS/ERP systems and audit analytics Strong analytical, reporting, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills Ability to travel across hotel locations if required Key Focus Areas ? Revenue Leakage Prevention ? Cost & Inventory Controls ? Procurement Compliance ? Operational Efficiency ? SOP & Process Adherence ? Risk Assessment & Governance ? Audit Reporting & Corrective Actions Success Metrics Reduction in revenue leakage and unauthorized spend Improved inventory accuracy and procurement controls Timely closure of audit findings Measurable savings/recoveries through audit interventions Strengthened operational and financial control environment Improvement in EBITDA/NOI through control enhancements

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