Internal Auditor – Hospitality

About the role

A highly analytical and detail-oriented Internal Auditor is sought to independently assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes and operational compliance across the organisation. The role identifies financial and operational risks, evaluates existing procedures and recommends improvements that strengthen accountability, minimise losses and enhance performance. It requires a thorough understanding of hospitality operations, especially cash management, inventory, payroll, procurement and revenue assurance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans covering financial, operational and administrative activities.
• Conduct periodic and unannounced departmental audits against policies, procedures and controls.
• Identify irregularities, inefficiencies, control weaknesses and potential fraud risks; review risk management processes and compliance with SOPs and regulations.
• Audit daily cash collections, bank reconciliations, revenue records and payment transactions.
• Review stock receipts, transfers, consumption, wastage and periodic inventory counts.
• Examine procurement transactions, vendor payments, purchase approvals and supporting documentation.
• Audit payroll records, benefits, deductions and other personnel expenses.
• Evaluate controls around food and beverage sales reconciliation, stock consumption and cost management.
• Prepare audit reports with findings, risk implications and corrective actions, present them to management and track implementation of recommendations.
• Maintain audit working papers and work with departmental heads to improve controls.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in ICAN, ACCA or CIA.
• At least 5 years of experience in internal audit, risk management or financial controls.
• Previous auditing experience in the hospitality industry is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit methodologies, financial reporting and hospitality revenue and inventory processes.
• High integrity, confidentiality, professional judgement and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant accounting or audit software.
• Analytical, investigative, reporting and problem-solving skills.

The monthly salary range is N350,000 - N400,000, negotiable based on experience.