Internal Auditor
2026-01-08T14:40:33+00:00
Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course
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FULL_TIME
Kigali
Kigali
00000
Rwanda
Hospitality, and Tourism
Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations
2026-01-20T17:00:00+00:00
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Background
Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course is a private company created to position Rwanda as the best golfing destination in Africa and one of the greatest in the world. The first project of Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course, to reach this goal, is the Kigali Golf Resort & Villas. The golf course is a real estate masterpiece designed by the worldwide famous Gary Player. The facility will also include a five-star Clubhouse and other amenities.
The Internal Auditor is responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve RUGC’s operations. The role helps RUGC accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, governance processes, and compliance across all departments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a risk-based annual internal audit plan covering all RUGC departments, including but not limited to: Finance & Procurement & Stores, Human Resources, Facilities, Golf Operations & Wellness, Course Management, Food & Beverage (F&B), Sales, Marketing & Membership (Commercial), Security, Safety & Compliance
- Conduct regular enterprise risk assessments to identify operational, financial, compliance, and reputational risks.
- Present audit plans, risk assessments, and priorities to the GM and the BOD for approval.
- Perform financial, operational, compliance, and systems audits in accordance with approved audit plans and professional standards.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, policies, procedures, and systems.
- Review accuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial and operational information.
- Assess safeguarding of assets, including cash, inventories, equipment, and other RUGC resources.
- Verify compliance with: RUGC internal policies and procedures, Applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations, Board and management directives
- Provide advisory support to management on process improvements, control enhancements, and risk mitigation.
- Participate in the review of new systems, projects, or procedures to ensure controls are embedded from inception.
- Offer guidance on best practices in governance, risk management, and internal controls suitable for RUGC’s operations.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and timely audit reports highlighting findings, root causes, risks, and practical recommendations.
- Present audit reports to the GM and the BOD
- Monitor and follow up on the implementation of agreed audit recommendations and report outstanding issues.
- Escalate significant risks, control failures, or suspected fraud directly to the BOD.
- Support the design and evaluation of fraud prevention and detection controls.
- Conduct or coordinate investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or irregularities when required.
- Maintain confidentiality and independence throughout investigations.
- Assess the effectiveness of RUGC’s governance framework and ethical standards.
- Review compliance with Board-approved policies, delegated authorities, and management limits.
- Support external auditors and regulators by coordinating audits and providing required information.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Continuously improve internal audit methodologies, tools, and reporting practices.
- The Internal Auditor has unrestricted access to all records, systems, personnel, and physical properties relevant to audit activities.
- Functionally accountable to the Board of Directors to ensure independence and objectivity.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CISA (or progress toward certification) is highly desirable.
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or compliance.
- Experience auditing multi-department operations (hospitality, sports facilities, clubs, or similar environments) is an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and audit techniques.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior management and the Board.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits simultaneously.
- Proficiency in MS Office and accounting/audit software.
* Develop and implement a risk-based annual internal audit plan covering all RUGC departments, including but not limited to: Finance & Procurement & Stores, Human Resources, Facilities, Golf Operations & Wellness, Course Management, Food & Beverage (F&B), Sales, Marketing & Membership (Commercial), Security, Safety & Compliance * Conduct regular enterprise risk assessments to identify operational, financial, compliance, and reputational risks. * Present audit plans, risk assessments, and priorities to the GM and the BOD for approval. * Perform financial, operational, compliance, and systems audits in accordance with approved audit plans and professional standards. * Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, policies, procedures, and systems. * Review accuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial and operational information. * Assess safeguarding of assets, including cash, inventories, equipment, and other RUGC resources. * Verify compliance with: RUGC internal policies and procedures, Applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations, Board and management directives * Provide advisory support to management on process improvements, control enhancements, and risk mitigation. * Participate in the review of new systems, projects, or procedures to ensure controls are embedded from inception. * Offer guidance on best practices in governance, risk management, and internal controls suitable for RUGC’s operations. * Prepare clear, accurate, and timely audit reports highlighting findings, root causes, risks, and practical recommendations. * Present audit reports to the GM and the BOD * Monitor and follow up on the implementation of agreed audit recommendations and report outstanding issues. * Escalate significant risks, control failures, or suspected fraud directly to the BOD. * Support the design and evaluation of fraud prevention and detection controls. * Conduct or coordinate investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or irregularities when required. * Maintain confidentiality and independence throughout investigations. * Assess the effectiveness of RUGC’s governance framework and ethical standards. * Review compliance with Board-approved policies, delegated authorities, and management limits. * Support external auditors and regulators by coordinating audits and providing required information. * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. * Continuously improve internal audit methodologies, tools, and reporting practices. * The Internal Auditor has unrestricted access to all records, systems, personnel, and physical properties relevant to audit activities. * Functionally accountable to the Board of Directors to ensure independence and objectivity.
* Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and audit techniques. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills. * High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment. * Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior management and the Board. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits simultaneously. * Proficiency in MS Office and accounting/audit software.
* Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. * Professional certification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CISA (or progress toward certification) is highly desirable. * Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or compliance. * Experience auditing multi-department operations (hospitality, sports facilities, clubs, or similar environments) is an added advantage.
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[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations]