Senior Lead Auditor – Hospitality & Facilities Management

About the role

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk‑based audit engagements across our hospitality and facilities management operations in Doha. The role combines deep knowledge of hotel and F&B controls with facility service delivery and asset management, ensuring robust governance and risk mitigation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk‑based internal audit engagements covering hospitality functions (F&B cost control, inventory, revenue assurance, cash handling, procurement, brand compliance) and facility management functions (maintenance operations, service delivery, SLA/KPI compliance, vendor management, asset lifecycle and preventive maintenance governance).
• Develop and test Risk Control Matrices, assess design and operating effectiveness of controls, and identify operational risks, compliance gaps and revenue leakage.
• Conduct fieldwork, gather evidence, prepare high‑quality audit documentation and risk‑focused reports with practical recommendations.
• Engage with operational managers to discuss findings, monitor remediation plans and support annual audit planning and special assignments.
• Guide and review the work of junior auditors.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, Facilities Management, Engineering or related field; professional certification (CIA, CPA, CFE, ACCA) preferred.
• 5–8 years of internal audit, assurance or risk management experience with strong exposure to both hospitality/F&B and facilities management operations.
• Experience in hotels, mixed‑use developments, real‑estate portfolios or FM service providers is highly preferred.

Required skills

• F&B cost control and inventory governance
• Revenue assurance and cash handling controls
• Procurement and contract compliance
• Vendor and subcontractor management
• SLA/KPI performance monitoring
• Asset lifecycle management and preventive maintenance governance
• Risk‑based auditing methodologies aligned with IIA standards