Finance Manager: Audit & Compliance for Hospitality

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in Doha seeks a Finance Manager - Audit & Compliance to establish and monitor a robust internal control framework across hotel operations, ensuring compliance with Marriott policies, local regulations, and governance requirements.

The role leads audit activities, risk assessments, and compliance reviews, acting as liaison with internal and external auditors and regulators to safeguard assets and improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree (MBA Finance or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Professional Certifications: ACCA, CA, CIMA, CPA; CIA preferred; CISA an added advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in finance, audit, compliance, or internal controls.
• Experience with external audits and tax matters; Marriott experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual risk-based internal audit plan covering all hotel departments.
• Conduct operational, financial, and compliance audits to assess effectiveness of controls.
• Review revenue, procurement, inventory, payroll, cash management, and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implement corrective action plans.
• Coordinate internal and external audit engagements and provide required documentation.
• Prepare audit reports highlighting risks, deficiencies, root causes, and recommended improvements.
• Promote compliance with Marriott policies, local laws, and governance requirements.
• Foster a strong compliance culture across hotel operations.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Financial controls

Data analytics

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related discipline

Master's Degree (MBA Finance or equivalent) is an advantage

Job description

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in Doha seeks a Finance Manager - Audit & Compliance to establish and monitor a robust internal control framework across hotel operations, ensuring compliance with Marriott policies, local regulations, and governance requirements.

The role leads audit activities, risk assessments, and compliance reviews, acting as liaison with internal and external auditors and regulators to safeguard assets and improve operational efficiency.