Hotel Auditor (Part-Time)

Position: Hotel Auditor (Part-Time)

Industry Sector: Hospitality

Remuneration: Negotiable

Employment Nature: Part-time

Location: Mombasa Road, Nairobi

The Mandate

We are seeking a high-integrity Hotel Auditor to serve as the guardian of our operational and financial frameworks on a part-time basis. Your primary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls across all departments—from the Front Office to Procurement. You will be responsible for identifying fiscal leakages, verifying the accuracy of revenue reports, and conducting rigorous physical stock counts. By providing independent oversight and actionable recommendations, you will play a critical role in enhancing profitability, preventing fraud, and ensuring the highest levels of accountability within the hotel.

Core Workstreams

Operational & Revenue Assurance

• Conduct deep-dive audits of Front Office and F&B operations, verifying guest folios, voids, and complimentary transactions.

• Audit daily night audit reports and POS system records to identify and resolve billing discrepancies.

• Review cash management procedures and bank deposits to ensure 100% reconciliation with recorded revenue.

• Assess procurement transparency, ensuring all purchases follow proper approval channels and cost-efficiency protocols.

Inventory Governance & Stock Control

• Execute regular physical audits of food, beverage, and housekeeping stores to match physical counts with system records.

• Monitor inventory movement to identify trends in wastage, pilferage, or unauthorized consumption.

• Evaluate stock receiving and issuance procedures to ensure the integrity of the supply chain.

• Audit payroll-related records and departmental expenses to pinpoint areas for cost reduction.

Risk Mitigation & Reporting

• Identify operational risks and propose corrective measures to bridge gaps in internal controls.

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports for management, highlighting discrepancies and suggesting best practices for loss control.

• Follow up on the implementation of previously recommended corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement.

• Provide advisory support to department heads to foster a culture of accountability and fiscal discipline.

Expertise Profile

The Essentials

• Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Management.

• Domain Expertise: Minimum of 3 years’ audit experience specifically within a hotel or hospitality environment.

• Technical Prowess: Strong familiarity with Hotel PMS, POS systems, and inventory management software.

Professional Competencies

• Investigative Mindset: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to detect subtle patterns in financial data.

• Ethical Leadership: Unwavering integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Autonomy: Capable of managing complex audit assignments independently with minimal supervision.

• Communication: Skilled at presenting sensitive audit findings to management in a clear, professional, and constructive manner.

The Value Proposition

• Flexibility: A part-time schedule that allows for professional balance while maintaining high-level impact.

• Consultative Influence: Directly shape the operational efficiency and fraud-prevention systems of a growing hospitality business.

• Professional Growth: Deepen your expertise in niche hospitality auditing and risk management.

Interested candidates are invited to share their profiles for the "Hotel Auditor (Part-Time)" role. Detail your hospitality auditing and internal control experience in your application. Apply today.