Internal Auditor

Blissview Hotel & Suites - Internal Auditor

Job Description

• The Internal Auditor will be responsible for reviewing and monitoring the hotel’s financial, operational, and administrative activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, accountability, and effective internal controls.
• The successful candidate will help identify financial risks, prevent fraud, and recommend improvements to hotel operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits of hotel financial records, transactions, and operational activities.
• Review daily sales, revenue, expenses, purchases, payments, and receipts.
• Verify cash collections from the Front Office, Restaurant, Bar, POS, and other revenue-generating departments.
• Reconcile cash, bank, POS, and other payment records.
• Monitor inventory, stock movements, purchases, and consumption to identify discrepancies.
• Review hotel expenses and ensure proper authorization and documentation.
• Check compliance with established hotel policies, procedures, and financial controls.
• Identify irregularities, errors, waste, fraud risks, and financial discrepancies.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly audit reports for management.
• Follow up on previous audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Conduct surprise cash and stock checks when necessary.
• Work closely with the Finance, Accounts, Front Office, Procurement, Food & Beverage, and other departments.
• Maintain proper audit documentation and ensure confidentiality of financial information.
• Provide recommendations to management on improving internal controls and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as ICAN, ANAN, ACCA, or relevant certification will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 5-15 years of relevant experience in internal auditing, accounting, or financial control.
• Previous experience in the hotel or hospitality industry is highly desirable.
• Experience with hotel accounting/POS systems and inventory control will be an advantage.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and financial irregularities.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Knowledge of hotel operations and hospitality accounting will be an advantage.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information responsibly.

Application Closing Date

31st October, 2026.