Senior Lead Auditor

Assets Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Assets Group in Qatar seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk-based audits across hospitality and facilities management. You will evaluate operational, financial, and compliance risks within complex asset environments and guide governance improvements.

Candidates should have 5–8 years in internal audit or risk management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CFE, or ACCA. Hospitality and FM experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of internal audit, assurance, or risk management experience.
• Hospitality & FM exposure preferred.
• Experience in hotels, hospitality groups, or FM service providers preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/hospitality/facilities/engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audit engagements across hospitality and facility management operations.
• Assess internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Develop and execute Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) and evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Engage with operational management to discuss findings and monitor remediation plans.
• Review and guide the work of junior auditors.
• Support annual audit planning, risk assessments, and special audit assignments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Audit documentation

Stakeholder communication

Integrity & professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/related field

Tools

CIA

CPA

CFE

ACCA

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk-based internal audit engagements across our hospitality and facilities management operations. This role requires a hands‑on professional with strong expertise in both sectors, capable of evaluating operational, financial, and compliance risks within complex asset environments.

The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of hospitality operations, F&B controls, facility management service delivery, maintenance governance, and integrated asset management models.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audit engagements across hospitality and facility management operations.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Audit hospitality functions include:
• F&B cost control
• Inventory management
• Brand and franchise compliance
• Audit facility management functions include:
• Maintenance operations
• SLA and KPI compliance
• Vendor and subcontractor management
• Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) governance
• Develop and execute Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) and evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Identify operational risks, compliance gaps, revenue leakage, and process inefficiencies.
• Conduct audit fieldwork, gather evidence, and maintain high-quality audit documentation.
• Prepare clear, risk-focused audit reports with practical recommendations.
• Engage with operational management to discuss findings and monitor remediation plans through closure.
• Review and guide the work of junior auditors.
• Support annual audit planning, risk assessments, and special audit assignments.

Requirements

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CFE, ACCA, or equivalent is preferred.

Experience

• 5–8 years of internal audit, assurance, or risk management experience.
• Strong exposure to both:
• Hospitality & F&B Operations
• Facilities Management Operations
• Experience within hotels, hospitality groups, mixed-use developments, real estate portfolios, or FM service providers is highly preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of:
• F&B cost controls and inventory governance
• Revenue assurance and cash management
• Procurement and contract compliance
• Contractor and vendor management
• SLA/KPI performance monitoring
• Asset management and maintenance governance
• Risk-based auditing methodologies aligned with IIA standards
• Experience auditing integrated environments where hospitality and FM operations interact is a distinct advantage.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong report writing and audit documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with operational and senior management stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Why Join Us?

Join a dynamic organization managing diverse hospitality and real estate assets, where you will have the opportunity to influence operational excellence, strengthen governance, and contribute to sustainable business performance.

Experience: 5–8 Years

Function: Internal Audit / Risk Management