Internal Audit Manager EMEA, A GBP 70,000 : A GBP 85,000, West London (Hybrid, 3 days in the office/property)
National travel required across the UK and EMEA region
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Auditor to join a leading global hospitality company. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial, operational, and risk management reviews across multiple properties in the UK and EMEA region.
This role will report to the Head of Group Internal Audit and focus on conducting end:to:end audits, tracking the resolution of audit issues, validating control effectiveness post:remediation, and continuously monitoring the risk landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead risk:based audit projects across the EMEA region, covering financial, operational, and risk management reviews.
* Perform independent risk assessments and formulate annual audit plans in coordination with senior management.
* Apply robust audit methodologies and industry standards to ensure consistent and high:quality execution of audit plans.
* Embed and integrate agile auditing concepts with data:driven models and tools to enhance assurance.
* Prepare and present audit reports, findings, and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee.
* Perform root cause analysis and provide recommendations to address control weaknesses and lapses.
* Follow up on risk events, incidents, external audit, and regulatory issues.
* Track and validate the implementation of audit findings raised by internal and external auditors.
What Were Looking For:
* Experience in a similar audit:focused role within a multi:site environment.
* Audit experience within hotels or hospitality is advantageous.
* Familiarity with global and industry standards, best practices, and compliance requirements for internal audit.
* Strong knowledge of risk:based audit methodologies (COCO and COBIT), including industry best practices and relevant compliance requirements.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, influence, and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple audit projects and work under time pressure.
* Proficiency in Microsoft applications and data analytics tools such as ACL and Power BI.
* Experience with SAP Software / Business Objects Reporting is desirable.