Financial Controller

4 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Anantara Hotels & Resorts Full time
Roles and responsibilities

1. Leadership and TeamManagement

  • TeamOversight: Managing the accounting and financeteams, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and timely completion oftasks.
  • Mentoring:Training and developing team members to improve skills and maintaina high-performing financeteam.
  • Collaboration:Working closely with other departments and executives to alignfinancial strategies with overall businessgoals.

2. TechnicalAccountingExpertise

  • AccountingStandards: In-depth knowledge of GAAP (GenerallyAccepted Accounting Principles) or IFRS (International FinancialReporting Standards).
  • FinancialReporting: Proficiency in preparing accuratefinancial statements, balance sheets, and incomestatements.
  • Taxation andCompliance: Expertise in corporate taxation,regulatory requirements, and ensuring compliance with laws andstandards.

3.Analytical and StrategicThinking

  • Budgetingand Forecasting: Developing and managing budgets,forecasts, and financial models to guidedecision-making.
  • DataAnalysis: Analyzing financial data to identifytrends, risks, andopportunities.
  • StrategicPlanning: Supporting long-term business planningwith actionable financialinsights.

4. FinancialSystems andTechnology

  • ERPSystems: Proficiency in using financial andaccounting software like SAP, Oracle, orQuickBooks.
  • Data VisualizationTools: Ability to use tools like Power BI or Tableaufor presenting financialinsights.
  • ProcessAutomation: Implementing technology to streamlineaccounting processes and improveefficiency.

5.Communication and InterpersonalSkills

  • StakeholderEngagement: Communicating complex financialinformation to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and concisemanner.
  • DecisionSupport: Providing actionable financial insights toexecutives and helping guide businessdecisions.
  • NegotiationSkills: Collaborating with auditors, regulators, andvendors to achieve favorableoutcomes.

KeyResponsibilities of a FinancialController

1.Financial Management andOversight

  • Budgetingand Forecasting: Developing annual budgets andfinancial forecasts, monitoring performance, and recommendingadjustments as needed.
  • Cash FlowManagement: Ensuring sufficient cash flow to meetoperational needs and strategicinvestments.
  • FinancialReporting: Preparing and presenting monthly,quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management andstakeholders.

2.Compliance and RiskManagement

  • AuditCoordination: Managing internal and external audits,ensuring financial records are accurate andcompliant.
  • RegulatoryCompliance: Ensuring adherence to tax laws,financial regulations, and reportingstandards.
  • RiskMitigation: Identifying financial risks andimplementing controls to protect the organization'sassets.

3. OperationalEfficiency

  • SystemOptimization: Implementing and managing financialsystems to streamline accounting processes and improveaccuracy.
  • CostControl: Monitoring expenses, identifyingcost-saving opportunities, and ensuring efficient use ofresources.
  • ProcessImprovement: Developing and maintaining internalcontrols to enhance financial accuracy andefficiency.

4.Strategic Planning and DecisionSupport

  • FinancialStrategy: Contributing to the development of theorganization's financial and businessstrategies.
  • Mergers andAcquisitions: Providing financial analysis and duediligence for potential acquisitions ormergers.
  • PerformanceMonitoring: Tracking KPIs and providing insights todrive strategic initiatives.
Desired candidate profile

You will take the lead on the hotel'sfinancial strategy, operational performance, financial reporting,setting up & optimizing internal controls, team management& development, capital expenditure review &developing productive relationships with 3rd parties in the region.The role will work closely with the Hotel General Manager, crossfunctional Executive Team & Corporate Office to set up,establish & drive the performance of thehotel.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting or arelated field & professional accountingqualification
  • Minimum 5 years experience atmanagerial level that includes:
  • Track record ofdriving hotel finance performance.
  • Strongtechnical accounting, finance & taxationskills.
  • Preparation, review, analysis &presentation of management & statutoryreporting.
  • Extensive Knowledge of hotelinternal controls.
  • Knowledge of budgetprocess.
  • Team Management, with ability to meettight deadlines & coach team.
  • Abilityto communicate with stakeholders at variouslevels.
  • Rebranding/pre-opening experience& having set up and managed a cluster finance operation isan advantage.
  • English skills: excellent verbaland written communication is required.
  • Computerliterate, including systems implementation & knowledge ofSun, Opera & Micros
Key Skills
FinancialStatement,Financial Coordinator,SAP Finance &Controlling
Employment Type :Full-time
Department / Functional Area: Finance
Experience: NotMentioned years
Gender: Male
Vacancy: 1
Joining Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2025
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