Finance Executive

Key Objective:

To lead the financial strategy and operations of the hotel by providing accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis and reporting, ensuring the safeguarding of assets, regulatory compliance, and the development of the finance team, in alignment with the hotel's strategic goals and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Financial Leadership

• Lead the

  financial input

  in the

  formulation and implementation

  of the Hotel's

  Strategic Plan

  ,

  Annual Budget

  , and other long-term financial planning exercises.

• Maximize the hotel's cash flow performance

  through effective cost control, revenue management, and capital planning.

Internal Controls & Asset Protection

• Establish and maintain

  robust internal controls

  and financial procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all

  revenues, expenses

  , and asset management.
• Ensure the

  safeguarding of all hotel assets

  through proper accounting, auditing, and reporting procedures.

Ethical Business Practices

• Maintain transparent and ethical relationships with

  clients, customers, suppliers

  , and

  financial partners

  .
• Promote

  mutually beneficial partnerships

  , essential to the long-term success of the hotel.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver

  accurate, timely financial and operating reports

  , providing analysis, interpretations, and forward-looking projections.
• Ensure compliance with the company's

  Finance Manual

  , and align reporting with brand and ownership expectations.

Legal Compliance

• Ensure that the hotel's financial operations comply with

  local laws, rules, and regulations

  .

• Seek legal counsel

  as necessary regarding financial practices, contracts, and other regulatory matters.

Records Management

• Ensure the proper

  safekeeping and accessibility

  of all financial records, including

  contracts, leases, and legal documentation

  .

Team Leadership & Training

• Lead the

  development of all Finance associates

  , including identifying training needs and facilitating training opportunities.
• Foster a high-performance culture within the finance team with a focus on accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain professional relationships and act as the primary liaison with

  external stakeholders

  , including

  banks, auditors, tax authorities

  , and legal consultants.
• Coordinate and support

  internal and external audits

  and ensure timely resolution of findings.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA, CA, or MBA preferred)
• Minimum of

  57 years in a senior financial management role

  , preferably in

  luxury hospitality

  or hotel operations
• Deep understanding of

  hospitality finance operations

  , local regulatory compliance, and financial controls
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to

  mentor and develop teams

• Experience in working with

  financial software

  , ERP systems, and MS Office tools
• High integrity, business acumen, and a commitment to excellence