Deputy General Manager - Internal Audit - Hotels/Restaurants

DGM Internal Audit

Reports to: Chief Corporate Governance Officer

Department: Corporate Governance

Band: 4C

Job Purpose:

Lead Internal Audit to provide independent assurance on risk management, governance and internal controls, while driving a preventive, risk-focused approach across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee Group-wide Internal Audit across business verticals.
• Develop and monitor the annual Audit Plan, budget and audit hours.
• Identify key risks through regular engagement with Business Heads.
• Define audit scope and ensure transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Evaluate, rank and communicate audit findings and control gaps.
• Agree action plans with Business Heads and track timely closure.
• Present key findings and audit status to the Audit Committee.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance and other assurance functions while maintaining IA independence.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Internal Audit team.
• Drive technology-enabled audits, data analytics, cybersecurity and AI/automation risk assessment.
• Conduct investigations relating to fraud, irregularities and financial misconduct.
• Stay updated on regulatory, accounting and auditing developments.

Key Challenges:

• Maintaining Internal Audit independence and management support.
• Auditing rapidly changing and increasingly automated business models.
• Managing technology-related risks and developing the required data/technology skills.

Key Decisions:

• Prepare and prioritize the Audit Plan while avoiding duplication and audit fatigue.
• Assess and rank control deficiencies based on business impact across companies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• CA mandatory.
• CIA/CISA preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk & Controls or Process Reviews.
• Experience in areas such as hotel industry audits, M&A, treasury/debt, tax/legal transactions and technology-enabled audits.
• Big 4 experience (5+ years) preferred.