Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive internal audit framework for hotels, airline catering and allied businesses, covering all areas of operations, including finance, revenue, operations, procurement, and compliance.
- Plan and execute internal audit engagements to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential areas of risk and develop appropriate audit plans to mitigate those risks.
- Lead a team of in house and co-sourced internal auditors, providing guidance, training, and mentoring to ensure the team's professional development and the successful execution of audit engagements.
- Review and evaluate the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, the effectiveness of internal controls, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Prepare comprehensive, well researched, data driven audit reports with findings and recommendations to management, highlighting areas for improvement and proposing corrective actions.
- Prepare highly insightful presentations and audit findings for periodic briefing of senior management and board.
- Collaborate with senior management and department heads to develop and implement action plans to address audit findings and improve internal controls and processes.
- Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely and effective resolution.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging risks, and regulatory changes to continuously improve the internal audit function and maintain compliance with relevant standards.
- Foster a culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability within the organization, promoting awareness of internal controls and risk management practices.