Internal Auditor

Calvin James Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality group is seeking an Internal Auditor to ensure compliance and prevent revenue leakage. This role will start in the UAE and transition to the UK within 3 months. Key responsibilities include auditing daily revenue from hotel departments, executing audits, and assessing financial controls, requiring expertise in relevant audit tools and a solid understanding of hotel revenue processes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in internal auditing, ideally in a structured audit/risk function.
• 5+ years in the hospitality sector in revenue assurance or financial control.
• Strong understanding of hotel revenue cycles and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Audit daily revenue from all hotel departments.
• Execute audits as per the annual audit calendar.
• Produce daily revenue flash reports and monthly income summaries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Opera

Micros

Sun Systems

Excel

Job description

Role Overview:

We’re hiring an experienced Internal Auditor to join a global hospitality group. Starting in the UAE, the role transitions to the UK within 3 months. The auditor will oversee hotel revenue reporting and lead internal audits across financial and operational areas to ensure compliance, detect risks, and prevent revenue leakage.

Key Responsibilities:

Revenue Assurance:

• Audit daily revenue from all hotel departments (Rooms, F&B, third-party income).
• Reconcile data between PMS, POS, and accounting systems (Opera, Micros, Sun Systems).
• Review adjustments (rebates, discounts, voids) and verify approval/documentation.
• Monitor collections across credit cards, online portals, and OTA settlements.
• Validate third-party charges and commissions.
• Produce daily revenue flash reports and monthly income summaries.
• Identify and escalate revenue discrepancies or leakages.

Internal Audit:

• Execute audits as per the annual audit calendar across departments.
• Assess internal controls for procurement, payroll, inventory, and billing.
• Conduct spot checks, walkthroughs, and transaction reviews.
• Report audit findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Promote risk mitigation and compliance with SOPs and policies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years in internal auditing, ideally in a structured audit/risk function.
• 5+ years in the hospitality sector in revenue assurance or financial control.
• Proficient with Opera, Micros, and Sun Systems.
• Strong understanding of hotel revenue cycles, internal controls, and accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with audit tools.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and professional independence