Director of Finance

About the Role
This role involves the overall management of the accounting records and financial reports of the Hotel. The focus is on ensuring compliance with the company, owner, statutory, and fiscal requirements while adhering to established timetables.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the management agreement and any Owner/Lease agreement.
• Provide effective and efficient control through a focused system of internal control.
• Monitor compliance with company policy and accounting procedures.
• Ensure legal and tax compliance and maintain adequate insurance coverage.
• Liaise and collaborate with both internal and external audits, ensuring corrective actions are taken where necessary.
• Develop best practice financial accounting and control procedures.
• Support and advise 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 occurs, with content and detail appropriate to the operational needs.
• Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly manner to protect the health and safety of guests and employees, as well as to conserve the environment.
• Comply with the hotel’s environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• College/university degree graduate.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably with previous experience in the Middle East.
• Computer literate with effective communication skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.