Financial Controller

We’re currently seeking for a dynamic, and self motivated Finance professionals who can assist us to provide financial support, advice and expertise to the General Manager and the entire team, with the aim of maximizing value and to develop the quality of the accounting and financial requirements within the Hotel.

As a Financial Controller you are responsible for the short and long term planning and the management of the finance operations to achieve or meet / exceed financial goals, whereby key responsibilities include:

• Overall management of the accounting records and financial reports of the hotel, ensuring compliance with company, owner, statutory and fiscal requirements and timetable
• Compliance with the management agreement and any Owner / Lease agreement
• Provide an effective and efficient control through focused system of internal control
• Monitor compliance with company policy and accounting procedures
• Ensure legal and tax compliance and that adequate insurance cover is maintained
• Liaise and co-operate with both Internal and External audits and ensure that corrective action is taken where required
• Develop best practice financial accounting and control procedures
• Support and advice the management team on financial and commercial matters
• Manage the formulation, review and approval of budgeting and strategic planning within the hotel, identifying value opportunities
• Ensure a regular cycle of forecasting is taking place with content and detail appropriate to the needs of the operation

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should be a college / university degree graduate with a minimum of 2 years experiences in a similar role with preferable previous experiences in the Middle East. You must be a computer literate with effective communication skills and an excellent command of written and spoken English.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional with a solid finance background and the passion for quality & excellence. You are detail oriented and eager to share your desire to achieve highest returns on investments with your team members, while possessing following competencies:

Understanding the Business
Influencing Outcomes
Planning for Business
Team Building
Valuing Diversity
Leading People
Adaptability
Drive for Results
Customer Focus
Managing Operations