Head of Internal Audit

*VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT*
*Position:* Head of Internal Audit
*Organization:* Standard Full-Service Hotel – Rooms, Food & Beverage, Events & Banqueting
*Location:* Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
*Employment Type:* Full-time, Permanent
*Salary:* ₦400,000 – ₦600,000, negotiable based on qualifications and relevant experience
*Application Deadline:* June 20th 2026
*1. Job Summary*
Our client, a reputable standard hotel in Benin City, seeks to recruit a highly professional, detail-oriented, and data-driven *Head of Internal Audit*. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust internal control framework across all revenue-generating and cost centers including Rooms Division, Food & Beverage, Stores, Procurement, and Payroll.
This role requires a candidate who can work independently with minimal supervision, exercise sound professional judgment, and deliver objective, evidence-based assurance to Management.
*2. Key Duties & Responsibilities*
1. *Audit Planning & Execution*: Develop and implement a risk-based annual internal audit plan. Conduct operational, financial, compliance, and IT audits across all hotel departments.
2. *Revenue & Cost Assurance*: Reconcile daily revenue between PMS, POS, and accounts. Perform daily F&B and Rooms Cost of Sales audits, variance analysis, and wastage/shrinkage control to protect gross profit margins.
3. *Inventory & Asset Management*: Oversee periodic and surprise stock takes for F&B, engineering, and housekeeping stores. Verify receiving, issuing, and pricing accuracy to prevent losses.
4. *Data Analytics & Systems*: Extract and analyze data from Hotel PMS/POS such as Opera, Hotelogix, Oracle Hospitality, or Micros/Fidelio. Design audit tests using MS Excel and identify control gaps through data.
5. *Reporting & Follow-up*: Prepare clear, concise audit reports with findings, risk ratings, root cause analysis, and actionable recommendations. Monitor implementation of audit recommendations to closure.
6. *Governance & Compliance*: Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, tax regulations, and Nigerian hospitality industry standards. Advise management on control improvements.
7. *Independence & Objectivity*: Maintain independence in audit planning, execution, and reporting. Work independently while collaborating with Finance, Operations, and HODs to drive accountability.
*3. Candidate Profile – Requirements*
1. *Education & Certification*: Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field. ACA, ACCA, or CIA certification will be an added advantage.
2. *Experience*: Minimum of 3 years’ progressive experience as an Internal Auditor, Internal Control Officer, or Cost Controller within a standard hotel, restaurant chain, or hospitality group in Nigeria.
3. *Technical Competence*:
- Strong knowledge of hotel Cost of Sales, F&B inventory management, revenue cycle, and procurement controls.
- Hands-on proficiency in at least one major Hotel PMS/POS software.
- Advanced MS Excel skills for data analysis. Power BI/SQL knowledge is an advantage.
4. *Core Competencies*:
- *Independence & Integrity*: Ability to work independently, remain objective, and uphold confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication for reporting to senior management.
- Leadership ability to supervise audit team members and drive a control-conscious culture.
*4. Remuneration & Benefits*
Competitive and market-aligned salary in the range of *₦400,000 – ₦600,000 per month*, slightly negotiable based on experience, certifications, and track record. Additional benefits in line with company policy.
*5. Application Procedure*
Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above criteria should submit cv to hr@gartmoregroup.com
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