Senior Internal Auditor

Position Summary

As a member of the Internal Audit team, the individual will be a cross-disciplined leader, involved in Hyatt's hotel audit activities, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and other enterprise audit projects for the EAME region. Where necessary, the individual will be responsible for coordinating activities with external service providers and various departments. The individual will work independently under general direction from the Internal Audit Director and Internal Audit Manager with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment. This individual will represent the Corporate Internal Audit team in the EAME region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end internal audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, financial processes, and operational procedures across hotel properties and corporate functions.

• Identify key risks and provide practical, value-added recommendations to improve controls and business performance.

• Present audit findings and insights to senior hotel management and corporate leadership

• Partner with stakeholders to track and validate remediation efforts.

• Leverage data analytics and AI-powered tools to enhance audit quality and insights.

• Develop a strong understanding of hotel operations, systems, and financial workflows.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and innovation initiatives.

• Support and mentor junior team members, as applicable.

Core Competence

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Deep understanding of business processes, risks, and internal controls.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• High level of professional skepticism, curiosity, and innovation mindset.

• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach.

Additional Requirements

• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) required additional languages are a plus.

• Willingness to travel 60-80% internationally, depending on business needs.

• Ability to travel globally with minimal visa restrictions.

Experience

• 4-6 years full-time in auditing, accounting, or related field.

• Experience in the hospitality industry, or related knowledge preferred.

• Big 4 experience strongly preferred.

Educational Qualification

• Preferred certification as a CPA, CIA, CFE or Chartered Accountant.

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in accounting, Finance, or related fields.

Computer Skills needed to perform this Job

• Experience with iScala, Hyperion, Alteryx, PowerBI preferred.

• Experience with Analytics and AI use for Auditing preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft office suite (Excel, Access, Word) or similar software programs are essential