Hotel Internal Auditor at Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited

Summary

• A hotel internal auditor is responsible for evaluating, monitoring, and improving the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes within the hotel.
• Their main duty is to ensure accuracy in financial transactions, compliance with policies, and the safeguarding of hotel assets.

Key Responsibilities
Night Audit & Daily Reconciliation:

• Review and reconcile daily financial transactions (room revenue, F&B sales, other income).
• Ensure front desk, POS, and accounting records balance correctly.

Financial Compliance:

• Verify that accounting procedures align with hotel policies and international accounting standards.
• Ensure accuracy in reporting guest folios, discounts, refunds, and complimentary services.

Internal Controls & Risk Management:

• Assess the effectiveness of controls across all hotel departments (front office, housekeeping, F&B, etc.).
• Identify potential risks such as fraud, errors, or revenue leakages.

Operational Audit:

• Check that departmental procedures comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Review inventory management (supplies, bar stock, food items, linen, etc.).

Revenue Verification:

• Confirm that all services rendered (rooms, events, spa, etc.) are correctly billed and posted.
• Audit cash handling, credit card transactions, and deposits.

Regulatory & Policy Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to tax laws, labor laws, and hotel financial policies.
• Report non-compliance issues to management for corrective action.

Fraud Detection & Prevention:

• Investigate irregularities in transactions or staff activities.
• Recommend preventive measures to reduce financial risks.

Reporting & Recommendations:

• Prepare audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide actionable recommendations to management to strengthen controls.

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 5 years work experience.