Director of Finance - Raffles Diriyah

Job Description

Accounting & Finance

• Set-up the Finance department for the hotel and residences in compliance with company policies and local regulations.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Finance department.
• Direct and coordinate hotel financial planning and budget management functions.
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget.
• Direct and coordinate debt financing and debt service payments with external agencies.
• Prepare annual reports of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses.
• Analyze financial outlooks and prepare financial forecasts.
• Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements.
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures.
• Maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives.
• Serve as primary legislative liaison relative to company financial issues.
• Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
• Conduct regular checks on procedures for purchasing, receiving, storing, issuing, food preparing and portioning.

Team Management

• Interview, select and recruit direct reports.
• Identify and develop team members with potential.
• Conduct performance review and manages performance issues that arise within the management team.
• Constantly monitor team members performance, attitude and degree of professionalism.
• Work with Talent & Culture function to ensure appropriate hiring, training, motivating, coaching, counseling and development of team members according to the changing needs of the business.
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify issues and provide a regular forum for department communication.

Other Responsibilities

• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management.
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
• Be aware of the hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures.
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance.
• Additional certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior finance or accounting position or 2 years of experience in a similar capacity.
• High degree of professionalism with strong understanding of business acumen.
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and relevant financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Fully conversant in accounting principles and financial regulation standards.

Competencies

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and customer contact skills.
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details.
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations.
• A team player & builder.
• A motivator & self-starter.

Additional Information

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide.
• Complimentary duty meal.
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability activities.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

• We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.