Internal Audit Executive (Hotel Operations) Position Overview
The Internal Audit Executive is responsible for conducting independent audits across hotel operations, focusing on room & hotel quality standards and front office system controls. The role ensures compliance with SOPs, accuracy of transactions, and consistency of service quality across all hotel properties.
This position plays a key role in improving operational standards and guest experience through structured audits, reporting, and follow-up actions.
Why Join Us
- Exposure to multi-property hotel operations and real audit experience
- Structured audit system with clear SOPs and scoring framework
- Direct involvement with management and operational decision-making
- Career progression to Senior Auditor / Audit Manager level
- Hands-on experience with hotel management systems and operational controls
- Opportunity to contribute directly to service quality and hotel performance improvement
Key Responsibilities1. Room & Hotel Quality Audit
- Conduct inspections on guest rooms to assess cleanliness, readiness, functionality, and overall presentation
- Inspect bathrooms for hygiene standards, amenities completeness, water system functionality, and safety compliance
- Audit public areas including lobby, corridors, staircases, lifts, and common facilities
- Monitor overall hotel environment including cleanliness, lighting, signage, safety, and guest comfort
- Identify defects, maintenance issues, and SOP non-compliance
- Record findings, scoring, and evidence for reporting purposes
- Follow up on corrective actions and rectification progress
2. Front Office System Audit
- Audit front office operations and hotel system usage for compliance with SOPs
- Verify room status accuracy, check-in/check-out records, and housekeeping updates
- Review system transactions including room rates, discounts, voids, cancellations, and adjustments
- Reconcile system data with daily reports and cash records
- Identify system misuse, errors, or control weaknesses
- Ensure proper documentation and traceability of all transactions
- Ensure compliance with internal control procedures and reporting standards
3. Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare structured audit reports including findings, scores, risks, and recommendations
- Provide objective evaluation of hotel performance and operational standards
- Maintain audit documentation and supporting evidence
- Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and independence in all audit work
- Support management in special audits or operational investigations when required
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Hospitality, Tourism, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
- Experience in hotel operations, front office, housekeeping, or audit is an advantage
- Familiar with hotel management systems (ABS or similar PMS systems)
- Strong understanding of hotel operations and service standards
- Fresh graduates with strong interest in hotel operations are encouraged to apply
- Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office & reporting tools)
- Detail-oriented, disciplined, and analytical
- Able to work independently and handle multiple sites
- Possess own transport is an advantage
Skills
- Hotel operations audit
- Front office system control
- Room & facility inspection
- Reporting and documentation
- Problem-solving and attention to detail
- Communication and coordination
- System and transaction verification
- Compliance monitoring
Job Type
Benefits
- EPF / SOCSO / EIS
- Annual leave
- Medical leave
- Training & development provided
- Career advancement opportunities
- Performance-based growth opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresh graduate
Pay: RM1,800.00 - RM2,900.00 per month
Work Location: In person