Senior Internal Auditor
üìç Doha, Qatar
About the Role
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 including:
- F&B cost control
- Inventory management
- Revenue assurance
- Cash handling controls
- Procurement processes
- Brand and franchise compliance
- Audit facility management functions including:
- Maintenance operations
- Service delivery controls
- SLA and KPI compliance
- Vendor and subcontractor management
- Asset lifecycle 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.
Location: Doha, Qatar
Experience: 5–8 Years
Function: Internal Audit / Risk Management
Industry: Hospitality, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Asset Management
