Internal Controller

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Controller / Internal Auditor to oversee internal controls, compliance, financial accuracy, and operational procedures across our hostel property. This role acts as an independent internal audit and control function, reviewing all departments and business processes to identify financial discrepancies, operational risks, control weaknesses, policy violations, and opportunities for improvement. The Internal Controller will work across Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B, Bar, Events, Sales, Purchasing, Finance, HR, Operations, and Management, ensuring that company policies, SOPs, financial controls, and operational standards are consistently followed.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular internal audits and operational audits across all hostel departments
• Review departmental processes, transactions, documentation, and controls for accuracy and compliance
• Identify financial discrepancies, control weaknesses, process gaps, fraud risks, and operational irregularities
• Audit cash handling, cash floats, cash dep0sits, petty cash, refunds, discounts, voids, complimentary transactions, and payment transactions
• Review daily revenue reports and reconcile revenue against supporting documentation
• Monitor cashier operations, POS transactions, payment gateways, bank dep0sits, and cash variances
• Investigate unusual transactions, discrepancies, shortages, or unexplained variances
• Conduct regular inventory audits and stock counts for F&B, beverages, housekeeping supplies, amenities, and other operational items
• Review purchasing procedures, purchase orders, receiving documents, invoices, and approvals
• Prepare regular internal audit reports, control reports, variance reports, and management summaries

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Internal Audit, Internal Control, Financial Control, Hotel Audit, Hospitality Finance, or a similar position
• Experience in hotels, hostels, restaurants, bars, or hospitality operations is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit procedures, financial reconciliation, cash management, inventory control, and operational auditing
• Strong knowledge of PMS, POS, accounting systems, Excel, and financial reporting
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, independence, and professional judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Finance and Operations teams