Internal Controller/Auditor 11 views

Internal Controller/Auditor

   Location: Ramada by Wyndham, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
   Employment Type: Full-Time
   Application Deadline:  15 days

Job Summary

The Internal Controller / Auditor is responsible for monitoring the hotel’s financial, operational, and internal control activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and protection of company assets. The position independently reviews hotel transactions, revenue, expenses, cash handling, inventory, purchasing, and operational procedures, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Control & Auditor
• Conduct regular internal audits of hotel financial and operational activities as dictated guided by the general manager and director of Finance of the company.
• Review compliance with approved policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify control weaknesses, irregularities, errors, and potential financial risks.
• Perform surprise checks and spot audits where necessary.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of financial transactions and supporting documents.
• Follow up on audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Prepare internal audit reports and communicate findings to management.
• Monitor segregation of duties and authorization procedures.
• Review cash-handling procedures and conduct surprise cash counts.
• Audit cashier transactions, deposits, refunds, discounts, voids, complimentary items, and paid outs.
• Cost Control
• Purchasing & Receiving Audit
• Inventory Control
• Revenue Audit
• Financial Reporting & Analysis

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s in accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years and above of relevant experience in hotel industry.
• Previous hospitality/hotel experience is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge of hotel accounting and revenue-control procedures.