Deputy General Manager - Internal Audit - Hotels/Restaurants

DGM Internal Audit

Reports to: Chief Corporate Governance Officer

Department: Corporate Governance

Band: 4C

Job Purpose:

Lead Internal Audit to provide independent assurance on risk management, governance and internal controls, while driving a preventive, risk-focused approach across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and oversee Group-wide Internal Audit across business verticals.

- Develop and monitor the annual Audit Plan, budget and audit hours.

- Identify key risks through regular engagement with Business Heads.

- Define audit scope and ensure transparent communication with stakeholders.

- Evaluate, rank and communicate audit findings and control gaps.

- Agree action plans with Business Heads and track timely closure.

- Present key findings and audit status to the Audit Committee.

- Collaborate with Risk, Compliance and other assurance functions while maintaining IA independence.

- Lead, mentor and develop the Internal Audit team.

- Drive technology-enabled audits, data analytics, cybersecurity and AI/automation risk assessment.

- Conduct investigations relating to fraud, irregularities and financial misconduct.

- Stay updated on regulatory, accounting and auditing developments.

Key Challenges:

- Maintaining Internal Audit independence and management support.

- Auditing rapidly changing and increasingly automated business models.

- Managing technology-related risks and developing the required data/technology skills.

Key Decisions:

- Prepare and prioritize the Audit Plan while avoiding duplication and audit fatigue.

- Assess and rank control deficiencies based on business impact across companies.

Qualifications & Experience:

- CA mandatory.

- CIA/CISA preferred.

- 15+ years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk & Controls or Process Reviews.

- Experience in areas such as hotel industry audits, M&A, treasury/debt, tax/legal transactions and technology-enabled audits.

- Big 4 experience (5+ years) preferred.