Senior Internal Controller | Heritage Awali

Overview of the Role 🔍 The Senior Internal Controller oversees internal controls, audits, compliance, and investigations to identify risks, prevent irregularities, and strengthen operational and financial controls across the organisation. Key Responsibilities 📋 People Management & Development

• Support performance appraisals, identify training needs, and recommend development opportunities for team members.
• Coach and mentor team members while conducting regular on-the-job training.
• Promote discipline, accountability, and effective employee relations within the team and across Operations. Internal Control & Investigations
• Review monthly performance to identify non-compliance, control weaknesses, irregularities, and potential malpractice.
• Plan and conduct fraud investigations and operational audits as required.
• Investigate concerns raised by employees, Directors, customers, or other stakeholders.
• Establish and monitor a strong internal control environment for new outlets, including follow-up visits to ensure compliance.
• Keep abreast of applicable financial, Health & Safety, quality, and internal control requirements. Audit & Reporting
• Review and follow up on audit action plans with the Assistant Accountant and Financial Controller.
• Establish and monitor quality control procedures in collaboration with Finance and Quality Management.
• Document and report audit and investigation findings, highlighting key risks, control gaps, and recommended corrective actions. Ideal Candidate Profile 🎯
• Minimum HSC with ACCA Level 2, and 2–4 years’ experience in Accounting/Audit, preferably within the tourism or hotel industry.
• Previous experience in hotel operations, with strong knowledge of Finance, Audit, and Accounting practices.
• Fluent in English and French, with strong functional knowledge of the hospitality industry. What's in it for you? 🎁
• Medical Insurance – Benefit from medical coverage, for you and your dependent(s), with 50% company contribution.
• 24Hrs Personal Accident Cover – Up to Rs 100,000 cover for accidents, 24/7.
• Pension Scheme – Enjoy a pension plan with company contributions for your future.
• Company Doctor Services – Free on-site medical consultations for your health needs.
• Performance Bonus – Earn a bonus for your hard work.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts – Benefit from a wide range of discounts with MyExperience Mobile App.
• Wedding & Newborn Gifts – Celebrate major life events with special company gifts.
• Instant Leave Benefits – Earn 1 annual and 1 sick leave monthly from day one.
• Birthday Leave – Celebrate your Birthday with 1 additional day on top of your entitled local leave.
• Career Growth & Internal Mobility – Find diverse career and internal mobility options within our various clusters.
• Learning & Development – Grow with training and development opportunities through our Training Academy.