Responsibilities
Financial Auditing and Compliance
Core Record Auditing: Conduct daily and comprehensive audits of sales, stocks, inventories, and accounting records across all hotel departments and outlets.
Accuracy Verification: Check figures, postings, and financial documents for mathematical correctness and proper recording from various service points.
Regulatory Alignment: Evaluate financial documents for compliance with federal regulations and ensure all activities align with hotel policies and industry standards.
Expenditure Review: Examine both recurring and non-recurring expenditures and the systems used for financial control.
Integrity Assurance: Maintain a policy of zero tolerance for unreviewed transactions and active identification of income leakages.
Conduct routine audits of financial transactions including cash handling, bank deposits, and revenue reports.
Verify daily revenue reports from Front Office and POS systems.
Audit accounts payable and receivable transactions.
Ensure proper reconciliation of bank statements, petty cash, and revenue accounts.
Review payroll records for accuracy and compliance.
Risk Management and Internal Controls
Risk Assessment: Identify potential financial and operational risks to the organization and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate them.
Control Evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend specific improvements to accounting and record-keeping processes.
Operational Efficiency: Assess the productivity of internal staff and identify ways to cut costs and improve overall profitability.
Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems.
Identify risks related to fraud, theft, revenue leakage, and operational inefficiencies.
Recommend improvements to strengthen financial and operational controls.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Inventory and Stock Management
Inventory Analysis: Collate, check, and analyse stock and purchase items to ensure proper control over assets.
Database Maintenance: Establish and maintain an up-to-date database for food and beverage inventory, including current pricing information.
Price Harmonization: Liaise with the Accountant to harmonize the pricing of Food & Beverage products for sale.
Conduct periodic inventory checks on:
Food and beverage stock
Housekeeping supplies
Maintenance tools and equipment
Verify physical assets against company records.
Monitor usage and prevent stock losses or pilferage.
Reporting and Collaborative Strategy
Communication of Findings: Prepare detailed audit reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to upper management
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work with various departments to gather data, understand diverse processes, and build awareness of policy and procedure issues.
Follow-up Actions: Monitor and follow up on the implementation of previously issued audit recommendations to ensure adjustments are made.
Compliance Monitoring
Ensure compliance with hotel policies and procedures.
Verify adherence to financial regulations and statutory requirements.
Monitor adherence to procurement policies and vendor management processes.
Reporting
Prepare detailed audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and recommendations.
Present audit reports to management for corrective action.
Follow up on previously identified issues to ensure implementation of recommendations.