Duties and Responsibilities
As Finance Manager, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Finance department within Six Senses financial operating standards. In conjunction with the Director of Finance and other executives, I am a key participant in setting the strategic direction of the hotel.
The duties and responsibilities will include:
- Establish and maintain effective management of the resort’s accounting practices and provide a flow of financial information and reporting to all divisions and departments, Home Office and the owners.
- Prepare the annual budget and capital expenditure plan and monitor actual financial performance to budget.
- Oversee 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.
- Instill a cost-focused philosophy through training and education.
- 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 Finance Manager, 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 some College plus 2 plus years hotel accounting or auditing experience including management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance and more than five years’ experience in a hotel accounting role, preferred.
CPA preferred
Fluent in English; I understand that additional languages are preferred.
Previous Dubai experience required
The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Finance Manager 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.