Internal Audit Assistant

Company Overview

Western Serene Atlantic Hotel is a premium 4-star hospitality property in Takoradi, Ghana. It offers high-quality accommodation, fine dining, and event services designed for corporate clients, government bodies, business travellers, and leisure guests. The hotel emphasizes professionalism, operational efficiency, and service excellence, and works closely with strategic partners to deliver strong value across the Western Region. It is part of the First Sky Group and offers a fast-paced environment for hospitality professionals who want to grow.

Role Summary

This full-time, on-site position supports the internal audit team at Western Serene Atlantic Hotel in Takoradi. The assistant helps carry out audits across financial, operational, and compliance activities. The role includes reviewing data and documents, testing controls, preparing audit workpapers and reports, identifying weaknesses or inefficiencies, and coordinating with departments to monitor corrective actions. The position also contributes to accurate audit recordkeeping, regulatory and internal compliance efforts, and the ongoing improvement of hotel policies and procedures.

Key Duties

• Assist with planning and carrying out audit reviews for financial, operational, and compliance processes.
• Collect, examine, and interpret data to support audit work.
• Check supporting documents and verify records for accuracy and completeness.
• Test internal controls and highlight areas where controls may be weak or ineffective.
• Prepare clear audit workpapers and help draft audit reports.
• Track control issues, process gaps, and possible risks, then follow up with relevant departments on corrective actions.
• Maintain organised audit files and records.
• Support regulatory compliance and company-wide governance requirements.
• Contribute ideas and support actions that improve hotel policies and procedures.

Candidate Profile

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with confidence in reviewing financial and operational information.
• Careful document checking, accurate recordkeeping, and a strong eye for detail.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting, internal controls, and risk assessment.
• Good communication and people skills for working with cross-functional teams and explaining findings clearly.
• Strong organisation and time management to manage several tasks and meet deadlines.
• A diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Business Administration, or a similar discipline is preferred.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, and familiarity with hotel management systems or ERP platforms.
• Audit, finance, or hospitality operations experience through an internship or previous role is an advantage, along with knowledge of hospitality industry standards and regulations.

Additional Information

This role is based in Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana, and is to be performed on site. No salary, vacancy count, start date, or application deadline was specified in the source.