Finance Manager; Audit & Compliance

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Job Category Finance & Accounting
Location Doha West Bay, Doha 14435, QatarVIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full Time
Located Remotely? N
Position Type Management

The Finance Manager - Audit & Compliance is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and monitoring a robust internal control framework across all hotel operations to ensure compliance with Marriott International policies, local laws and regulations, accounting standards, and corporate governance requirements. The role leads audit activities, risk assessments, compliance reviews, financial control evaluations, and supports management in safeguarding hotel assets, improving operational efficiency, and minimizing financial and regulatory risks.
The incumbent will act as the primary liaison with internal auditors, external auditors, regulatory authorities, and management regarding compliance, control effectiveness, and audit findings.

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan covering all hotel departments.
• Conduct operational, financial, and compliance audits to assess effectiveness of controls and compliance with company policies.
• Review revenue, procurement, inventory, payroll, cash management, and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and monitor implementation of corrective action plans.
• Coordinate internal and external audit engagements and provide required documentation.
• Prepare audit reports highlighting risks, deficiencies, root causes, and recommended improvements.

• Ensure compliance with Marriott International policies, financial procedures, and brand standards.
• Monitor compliance with local regulatory requirements, tax laws, labor regulations, and statutory obligations.
• Maintain compliance registers and track regulatory filings and deadlines.
• Support implementation and monitoring of corporate governance, ethics, anti-fraud, and anti-bribery programs.
• Promote a strong compliance culture across the hotel.

• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control systems.
• Evaluate controls over revenue, expenditure, inventory, fixed assets, cash, banking, and IT systems.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and identify areas of vulnerability.
• Develop mitigation plans for key financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Ensure segregation of duties and appropriate authorization controls are maintained.

• Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations, including VAT, withholding taxes, corporate tax requirements, and other statutory obligations.
• Liaise with tax advisors and regulatory authorities as needed.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and evaluate business impact.
• Support tax audits and regulatory inspections.

• Lead investigations related to suspected fraud, misconduct, policy violations, or financial irregularities.
• Recommend corrective actions and strengthen preventive controls.
• Facilitate whistle blower investigations in accordance with company policies.

• Conduct training sessions on internal controls, compliance requirements, fraud awareness, and audit readiness.
• Drive best practices in risk management and process improvement.
• Support digital transformation and automation initiatives that strengthen controls and compliance.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree (MBA Finance or equivalent) is an advantage.

• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
• CA (Chartered Accountant)
• CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
• CPA (Certified…