Responsibilities
- Lead scheduled internal audits and special projects across Group entities under the supervision of Head of Audit based in Dubai.
- Assess the design and operational effectiveness of controls, safeguarding of assets, compliances, and efficiency of operations in line with Annual Audit Plan.
- Support the Head of Audit to plan engagements in line with the approved annual Audit Plan and its completion across the region for PME and LL properties.
- Provide continuous guidance and support on internal control duties for managed, leased and owned hotel network for PME and LL properties.
- Manage and build internal control community through a sustainable network with internal control relays.
- Conduct audits under the supervision of a senior team member until closure of the corrective actions.
- Monitor fieldwork to ensure delivery of the engagement within specified timelines.
- Thoroughly review the audit work program, supporting working files, calculations, draft and final reports.
- Deliver audit outcomes in line with the auditees’ audience and sensitivity of the elements to reports.
- Maintain knowledge on Group policies and procedures while ensuring the survey of any major changes in local or international regulations.
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance with the International Internal Auditing Standards issued by IIA and ISA.
- Assist in providing periodic trainings to hotel operations and finance teams.
- Multi-task and ensure right prioritization and timely delivery for all assignments being undertaken.
- Support Seniors in preparing Board deliverables (e.g. Audit Committee, Budget meetings).
- Support WW Internal Audit Team Community in ad-hoc engagement assigned by Head of Audit in line with business requirements.
Requirements
- Experience in conducting internal audits in line with Annual Audit Plan.
- Knowledge of internal controls, compliance, asset safeguarding, and operational efficiency.
- Familiarity with International Internal Auditing Standards (IIA) and ISA.
- Ability to work under supervision of senior audit team members.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure timely delivery of audits.
- Ability to review audit work programs, working files, calculations, and reports thoroughly.
- Commitment to confidentiality and compliance.
- Ability to assist in training delivery to hotel operations and finance teams.
- Ability to support preparation of Board-level deliverables.
- Willingness to support ad-hoc engagements as assigned by Head of Audit.
Nice to Have
- Experience in auditing within the hospitality sector, particularly managed and owned hotels.
- Prior work with PME and LL properties.
- Established network or experience building internal control communities.
Work Arrangement
Remote (Country) — Turkiye
Team
Structure: Internal Audit Team
Additional Information
- Role focuses on Turkish managed and owned hotels.
- Assists on ad-hoc basis for other assignments.
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
- Continuous monitoring of fieldwork timelines is expected.
