Duties and Responsibilities
As Assistant Director of Finance, I support on the efficient operation of the Finance department within Six Senses financial operating standards. In conjunction with the Director of Finance.
The duties and responsibilities will include:
- Establish and maintain effective management of the hotel’s accounting practices and provide a flow of financial information and reporting to all divisions and departments, the Home Office, and the owners.
- Assist on preparation of the annual budget and capital expenditure plan and monitor actual financial performance to budget.
- Manage the financial transactions, including approval of purchase requisitions and orders, payments, petty cash, payroll, audit and other financial requests.
- Ensure internal controls are in place to provide compliance with financial, legislation and taxation requirements and that our financial, payroll and information systems are effective.
- Respond immediately to audit issues and oversee required action to address deficiencies.
- Continually improve the financial function in line with Six Senses practices.
- Commit that the Purchasing practices will meet the requirements of the Six Senses Sustainability & Eat With Six Sense platforms and guidelines.
- Undertake vendors/suppliers vetting, stocktakes and storage assessment at the required times to ensure all stock is on hand, properly stored and in line with Six Senses standards.
- Establish and deliver pre-established financial returns related to revenue generation, profitability and ROIC.
- Operate the property consistent with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel.
Qualifications
To execute the position of Assisstant Director of Finance, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills, and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:
Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent and 4-8 years in hotel accounting or audit with at least one year in an Assistant Controller or similar supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
CPA preferred
Fluent in English; I understand that additional languages are preferred.
Previous Dubai experience
The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities of an Assistant Director of Finance at Six Senses Dubai. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.
Six Senses Dubai is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.