Overview
Lead Internal Auditor Jobs in Masqaţ, Oman at Mohammed Al Barwani LLC
Title: Lead Internal Auditor
Company: Mohammed Al Barwani LLC
Location: Masqaţ, Oman
Purpose of Position:
To lead and manage the internal audit assignments for hotel business locally and regionally, ensuring the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes across all hotel operations. This role is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive audit plan that addresses the unique risks and challenges of the hotel industry, providing independent and objective assurance to management and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
Develop and implement a risk-based annual audit plan tailored to the hotel’s operations, covering all departments and functions in collaboration with MB head IA.
Conduct various audits, including operational, financial, compliance, and IT audits, using appropriate audit methodologies. And online with IIA Standards.
Identify and evaluate the hotel’s key risks, including operational, financial, compliance, and reputational risks.
Assess the effectiveness of internal controls in mitigating identified risks and identify any control weaknesses or gaps.
Provide recommendations for improving internal controls and risk management processes.
Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and assess their effectiveness in addressing identified risks.
Prepare clear and concise audit reports that summarize audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Communicate audit results to management and the Audit Committee, both verbally and in writing.
Use of audit software for audit sampling/monitoring/continuous auditing to efficiency the audit process.
Assist in conducting the audit and special reviews and where required perform
Assist in preparing the audit planning documentation and file the working papers in an orderly manner.
Keep the Manager-IA informed (or discuss) all the issues / weaknesses noted during the course of the audit / special review.
Assist in preparing the internal audit / special review reports.
Participate in group internal audits, other assignments, and activities.
Minimum Academic / Professional Qualification:
Graduate in Commerce/Business/Accounting or Finance with a GPA not less than ¾.
Work experience in Internal Audit/External audit firms of at least 2 years.
Exposure to the hotel business F&B, FMCG is an advantage.
Starting or on the truck for audit certification like CIA, CISA, ACCA.
Strong IT background and skills, able to use audit AI-enabled software.
