Sharjah - Financial Auditor

Job Description

The ideal candidate will bring strong financial expertise paired with a solid understanding of hospitality operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit & Compliance:

• Perform regular internal audits across departments including finance, procurement, events, F&B, and front-of-house.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and suggest improvements.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE accounting standards, VAT regulations, and internal policies.

Financial Review & Reporting:

• Analyze financial records, ledgers, and expense reports to identify risks or discrepancies.
• Compile audit findings and present actionable insights to management.
• Coordinate with external auditors for statutory audits.

Risk Management:

• Identify financial and operational risks and assess control mechanisms.
• Monitor practices to prevent revenue leakage, inefficiencies, or fraud.

Process Improvement:

• Recommend enhancements to drive cost control and revenue optimization.
• Assist in rolling out best practices for budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning tailored to the hospitality industry.

Hospitality-Specific Oversight:

• Audit F&B operations, banquet costing, vendor management, and procurement.
• Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition from event bookings, catering, and rentals.
• Review inventory and cost control measures in event and catering functions.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications (CIA, CPA, ACCA) are preferred.

Experience:

• 35 years of experience in internal audit or financial control.
• Minimum 2 years within a hospitality or events-related environment is essential.

Skills:

• Solid understanding of hospitality finance (e.g., F&B costing, procurement, event billing).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey findings clearly.
• Familiarity with ERP and accounting systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or industry-specific platforms).

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary - AED 10K