Deputy General Manager – Internal Audit – Hotels/Restaurants

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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.

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