Assistant Director of Finance Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

The Assistant Director of Finance supports the Director of Finance in overseeing all financial activities of the organization ensuring compliance with internal policies statutory regulations and financial reporting standards. This role plays a key part in budgeting forecasting financial analysis and driving cost efficiency while maintaining the integrity of financial records.

What will I be doing

The Assistant Director of Finance will support all activities performed by the Director of Finance to include but not limited to understanding and driving financial performance ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and monthend closing activities coordinating and reviewing monthly financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Uniform System of Accounts and Hilton policies and procedures. Specifically you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• In absence of the Director of Finance the Assistant Director of Finance will assume responsibilities of the department lead.
• Ensure a smooth operation of all hotel finance activities in full compliance with the policy regulatory and contractual framework.
• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with department heads.
• Monitor daily accounting operations including accounts payable receivable payroll and general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls policies and procedures.
• Prepare financial reports for senior management with variance analysis and recommendations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Assist in cash flow management and forecasting.
• Help implement financial systems or tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide training and support to the finance team ensuring development and succession planning.
• Act as a financial advisor to operational departments promoting a culture of financial accountability.

What are we looking for

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (CPA/CA/ACCA preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive finance experience in a luxury hotel or hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting budgeting and analysis.
• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports forecasts and projections
• Strong problem solving skills including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate
• Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems
• Ability to help develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
• Ability to take initiative to identify prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilities
• Ability to manage and develop staff
• Detail oriented and organized
• Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company hotels & owners
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
• Proficient in MS Excel Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious fullservice hotels and resorts to extendedstay suites and midpriced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all.

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