Internal Audit Manager EMEA

Location: South Kensington, London

• Hybrid (3 days in the office/on property, 2 days working from home)
• National travel required across the UK and EMEA region

In the UK, Frasers Hospitality owns and operates 44 properties across the Fraser Suites, Malmaison, and Hotel Du Vin brands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Auditor to become part of the Internal Auditing team. Reporting to the Head of Group Internal Audit and leading all audit projects within the UK and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) the successful candidate for this role will oversee financial, operational and risk management reviews of Frasers Hospitality's operations in the EMEA region.

You will be mainly focusing on the Fraser Hospitality businesses covering end-to-end audits, tracking resolution of audit issues, validating control effectiveness post remediation and continuous monitoring of the risk landscape.

What you will be doing as an Internal Audit Manager EMEA:

• Lead risk-based audit projects in the EMEA region, covering financial, operational and risk management reviews.
• Perform independent risk assessments and formulate annual audit plans in coordination with senior management.
• Apply robust audit methodology guide and standards to ensure consistent and high-quality execution of audit plans.
• Embed and integrate agile auditing concept with data-driven model and tools to enhance assurance.
• Prepare and submit presentation materials, audit reports and plans to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Perform root cause analysis and provide recommendations to address control weaknesses and lapses.
• Follow up on risk events, incidents, and external audit and regulatory issues.
• Track and validate the implementation of audit findings raised by Group Internal Audit and the external auditors.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a similar audit focused role within a multi-site environment.
• Experience in audit within hotels or hospitality would be advantageous.
• Familiar with global and industry standards, best practices and compliance requirements for internal audit.
• Good working knowledge of risk based audit methodologies and concepts (COCO and COBIT) including industry best practices and relevant compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to inspire, influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, able to handle multiple audit projects, ambiguity and time pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and data analytics tools such as ACL and PowerBI.
• SAP Software / Business Objects Reporting experience desirable.
• University degree in accountancy / business / banking or equivalent, with professional certification such as CA, CPA, CIA, etc.
• Able to work effectively with remote teams, independently and collaboratively.
• Inquisitive and curious mindset, service-oriented and continuous improvement focused.
• Able to work with all levels of management to inspire, influence and negotiate.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage and coordinate multiple audit projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, accepting ownership of and accountability for the process, and deliver on commitments.

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In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff & Friends and Family Rates at Frasers Hospitality.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1,500 (just for getting your friends a job!).
• We are passionate about wellbeing and mental health, and we are working towards having fully qualified Mental Health First Aiders in each property.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family.
• Additional day off for your birthday.

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK.
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce.
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace.

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.