Assistant Manager Audit

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai seeks an experienced Assistant Manager Hotel Residential Building Audit with strong hands-on experience in hotel financial and operational audits to ensure transparency and compliance.

You will review hotel revenues, expenses, and budgets, prepare audit reports, and coordinate with operators and external auditors. UAE tax knowledge is valued and will support continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• CA qualification mandatory and related degree in accounting/finance.
• 3–6 years in financial auditing, hotel finance, accounting, or taxation.
• Hands-on experience auditing hotel revenue, operating expenses, financial statements, and hotel management operations.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax and VAT regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting, and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial and operational audits of hotels to assess performance, efficiency and compliance.
• Review hotel financial performance: occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, revenue streams and profitability.
• Verify room revenue against front office reports, booking records and statements.
• Review hotel operating expenses and identify irregularities and unnecessary costs.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and follow up on corrective actions and recommendations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary records and supporting documentation.
• Attend performance reviews and report to Finance Manager.

Skills

Hotel auditing

Financial analysis

Accounts payable/receivable

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Tax compliance UAE

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Assistant Manager Hotel Residential Building Audit - with strong hands‑on experience in hotel financial audits operational audits and financial compliance The primary responsibility of this role will be to conduct comprehensive financial and operational audits of hotels from the hotel owner s perspective ensuring transparency financial accuracy operational efficiency and compliance with Hotel Management Agreements HMA and approved budgets The ideal candidate should have practical experience auditing hotel operations reviewing hotel financial statements identifying revenue leakages monitoring operating expenses and evaluating the financial performance of hotel operators

Key Responsibilities

• A Hotel Audit, Financial Oversight, Primary Responsibility
  • Conduct comprehensive financial and operational audits of hotels to assess financial performance, operational efficiency and compliance
  • Review hotel-wise financial performance including occupancy Average Daily Rate ADR Revenue Per Available Room RevPAR turnover and profitability
  • Audit hotel revenue streams including room revenue, food and beverage, events and other operating income
  • Verify room revenue against front office reports, booking records and financial statements
  • Review hotel operating expenses supplier payments, payroll costs and other expenditure to identify irregularities and unnecessary costs
  • Examine hotel financial statements balance sheets profit and loss statements trial balances and general ledgers
  • Identify revenue leakages abnormal transactions cost overruns and financial discrepancies
  • Review bank reconciliations and verify the accuracy of hotel bank transactions
  • Audit hotel cash collections credit card settlements tour operator billing and outstanding receivables
  • Review FF E Furniture Fixtures Equipment reserve contributions and utilization to ensure compliance with approved requirements
  • Verify compliance with Hotel Management Agreements HMA approved budgets financial authority matrices and contractual obligations
  • Review financial transactions between hotel operators owners and affiliated parties
  • Prepare detailed audit reports highlighting observations financial risks control weaknesses and recommendations
  • Follow up on audit findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions
  • Conduct periodic financial performance reviews with hotel operators and management
  • Attend Monthly Hotel Performance review meetings with Third Party Operator
  • Ensure bank accounts compliances as per signed Hotel management agreement
  • To do deep dive in all procurements done for hotels
  • Ensure quotations are taken and challenge operator for better price with same quality
  • Work for bulk purchase strategy
• B Internal Audit, Compliance
  • Conduct periodic internal audits of financial transactions and business operations
  • Review compliance with internal policies financial procedures and approval limits
  • Assess the effectiveness of internal financial controls and recommend improvements
  • Coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary financial records and supporting documentation
  • Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions
  • Ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Identify financial and operational risks and recommend appropriate control measures
• C Reporting, Coordination

  The position will report to the Finance Manager Senior Management and will work closely with hotel operators third-party hotel management companies internal finance teams external auditors tax consultants and other relevant stakeholders The role is expected to provide independent financial reviews highlight audit observations identify areas of financial risk and submit periodic reports and recommendations to management

• D Key Performance Expectations
  • Timely completion of scheduled hotel financial and operational audits
  • Accurate identification and reporting of financial discrepancies and control weaknesses
  • Effective monitoring of hotel revenue operating expenses and profitability
  • Timely review of financial statements reconciliations and management reports
  • Compliance with UAE Corporate Tax VAT and other applicable statutory requirements
  • Effective monitoring of outstanding receivables and supplier payments
  • Timely submission of audit reports and follow-up on corrective actions
  • Improved financial transparency cost control and operational efficiency across the business portfolio

Qualifications & Experience

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.3–6 years of relevant experience in financial auditing, hotel finance, accounting, or taxation.Prior hands‑on experience in hotel financial and operational audits is highly preferred and will be a key selection criterion.Experience in auditing hotel revenue, operating expenses, financial statements, and hotel management operations.Strong knowledge of hotel accounting practices, financial controls, and Hotel Management Agreements (HMA).Good understanding of UAE Corporate Tax and VAT regulations.Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting, and accounting software.Ability to independently conduct audits, prepare audit reports, identify financial discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Hotel Financial & Operational Auditing
• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• UAE Corporate Tax & VAT Compliance
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Internal Controls & Risk Assessment
• Hotel Revenue and Cost Analysis
• Financial Reconciliation
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication and Reporting Skills