Head Internal Controller | Heritage Awali

The Head Internal Controller oversees internal controls, audits, compliance, and investigations to identify risks, prevent irregularities, and strengthen operational and financial controls across the organisation.

•    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.

•    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.

•    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.

•    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.

•    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.