Senior Auditor at Domeo Resources International (DRI)

Domeo Resources International (DRI) is a prolific organisation which proffers HR and Management Consultancy solutions premised on excellence and innovation. DRI analyses various organisational problems, develops improvement plans, deploys those plans and monitors the plans to ensure improved organisational performance.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Auditor

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports to: General Manager / Audit Committee / Board of Directors
Direct Reports: Audit Officer, Internal Audit Assistant

Main Function

• The Senior Auditor is responsible for providing independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of the hotel's governance, internal control systems, risk management processes, financial reporting, and operational efficiency. The role ensures that hotel operations comply with company policies, statutory regulations, industry standards, and established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• The Senior Auditor conducts financial, operational, compliance, and systems audits across all hotel departments, including Front Office, Food & Beverage, Kitchen, Housekeeping, Finance, Procurement, Stores, Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Security, Information Technology, and Spa & Recreation. The role identifies operational risks, fraud exposures, internal control weaknesses, and opportunities for process improvement while promoting accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.
• The Senior Auditor serves as a trusted advisor to Management by providing recommendations that strengthen internal controls, safeguard assets, improve operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and support sustainable business performance.

Role Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Risk Assessment:

• Develop and implement annual and periodic risk-based internal audit plans.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments to identify high-risk operational and financial areas.
• Prioritize audit assignments based on organizational risk exposure.
• Prepare audit programs and work plans aligned with approved audit objectives.
• Recommend improvements to the organization's risk management framework.

Financial Auditing:

• Review financial transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Audit revenue, receivables, payables, payroll, cash management, inventory, procurement, and fixed assets.
• Verify daily revenue reports, cash collections, bank reconciliations, and financial records.
• Evaluate budgetary controls and expenditure management.
• Review compliance with financial policies and delegated authority limits.
• Ensure proper safeguarding of hotel assets and financial resources.

Operational Auditing:

• Conduct operational audits across all hotel departments.
• Evaluate efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of departmental operations.
• Assess compliance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Identify operational inefficiencies, process gaps, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Review inventory management, stock control, purchasing, and receiving processes.
• Evaluate controls over food cost, beverage cost, room revenue, and other operational expenses.

Internal Control & Compliance:

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, tax laws, labour legislation, and hospitality industry standards.
• Review adherence to financial controls, procurement policies, and approval processes.
• Monitor compliance with anti-fraud policies and ethical standards.
• Recommend improvements to strengthen governance and internal controls.

Fraud Investigation & Asset Protection:

• Investigate suspected fraud, theft, financial irregularities, and policy violations.
• Conduct special audits and management investigations where necessary.
• Review fraud prevention controls and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure effective protection of hotel assets and resources.
• Prepare investigation reports with recommendations for management action.

Information Systems Audit:

• Review controls surrounding the Property Management System (PMS), Point-of-Sale (POS), ERP systems, accounting software, and other operational systems.
• Evaluate system access controls and user authorization.
• Verify integrity, accuracy, and security of electronic data.
• Assess IT controls supporting financial reporting and hotel operations.
• Recommend improvements in cybersecurity and information security controls.

Inventory & Procurement Audit:

• Conduct regular audits of stores, warehouses, and inventory records.
• Verify stock counts and investigate inventory variances.
• Review procurement activities for compliance with procurement policies.
• Evaluate supplier selection, contract management, and purchasing procedures.
• Ensure transparency and value-for-money procurement practices.

Risk Management & Corporate Governance:

• Support the development and implementation of enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Evaluate organizational governance practices.
• Monitor implementation of internal control recommendations.
• Identify emerging operational and financial risks.
• Promote ethical conduct and corporate governance throughout the organization.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement:

• Recommend process improvements that enhance operational efficiency.
• Monitor implementation of agreed audit recommendations.
• Conduct follow-up audits to verify corrective actions.
• Promote best practices in financial management and operational controls.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the hotel.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with hospitality regulations, tax laws, labour legislation, health and safety requirements, environmental standards, and statutory reporting obligations.
• Assist management during external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Monitor implementation of regulatory recommendations.
• Ensure audit documentation complies with professional auditing standards.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management:

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, risks, recommendations, and management responses.
• Present audit findings to the General Manager, Executive Management Team, and Audit Committee.
• Maintain accurate audit working papers and documentation.
• Provide periodic reports on audit activities, risk exposure, and control effectiveness.
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and report outstanding issues.

Qualifications and Requirements
Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CPA, or equivalent is required.
• Master's degree is an added advantage.

Experience:

• 7–10 years of progressive auditing experience, with at least 3 years in a senior audit role within the hospitality industry, luxury hotels, or a large corporate organization.
• Experience conducting financial, operational, compliance, and systems audits.
• Strong understanding of hospitality operations, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Experience using hotel Property Management Systems (PMS), Point-of-Sale (POS) systems, ERP platforms, and audit management software.

Skills
Technical Skills:

• Internal and external auditing
• Risk assessment and internal controls
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Fraud detection and investigation
• Corporate governance
• Regulatory compliance
• Budget analysis and cost control
• Hospitality accounting
• Audit documentation and reporting
• Microsoft Excel and audit analytics tools
• Hotel PMS and ERP systems.

Soft Skills:

• Analytical and critical thinking
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Excellent attention to detail
• Problem-solving and investigative skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Time management and organization
• Professional judgment and objectivity
• Stakeholder management and relationship building
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs and cover letters to recruitment@domeoresources.org using "Senior Auditor_Lagos" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted and candidates will be contacted.