About us
We want to welcome you to a world of bringing True Hospitality to everyone. When you join us at IHG®, you become part of our global family. A welcoming culture of warmth, honesty, and a passion for providing True Hospitality. We pride ourselves on letting your personality and passions shine, recognizing the individual contribution you make, and supporting your ambition to learn and create your own career path. In making a difference to our guests and owners, colleagues, and communities, every day is a chance to create great and unique experiences, in your own way. With over 370,000 colleagues in nearly 100 countries sharing our values, there are countless opportunities at your fingertips. We’re growing; grow with us. Conveniently located in the heart of one of Doha’s key business districts, close to major banks, Crowne Plaza, and Holiday Inn Doha – The Business Park is just a 15-minute drive by car or complimentary shuttle from Doha’s Hamad International Airport and near such attractions as Museum of Islamic Arts and Souk Waqif. Our 378 stylish guestrooms and suites at Crowne Plaza and 307 well-appointed guestrooms at Holiday Inn are all equipped with modern amenities designed for comfort and high-speed wireless internet access to stay connected.
Your day to day
Responsible for leading the Finance Department for Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Doha – The Business Park; providing functional guidance to Executive Committee and Department Heads; interacting with owners’ finance office, hotel’s legal counsel, insurance companies, tax consultants, auditors, commercial and government banks to effectively control the assets of the business and to provide business support. FINANCIAL RETURNS – Assists and provides financial guidance in the formulation and implementation of Strategic Plans, Budget, and KPOs – Ensure an up to date cash flow projection is maintained and maximizes the cash flow performance of the hotel through controls on inventory, credit, and collection, disbursements, deposits, and remittances – Ensure excess cash is managed to maximize earning potential – Prepares outlooks for forthcoming months and forecasts for the remainder of the year – Prepares monthly position of actual results against budget, analyzes results, and recommends to Executive Committee measures required to meet budget – Prepare consolidated quarterly position assessments for the respective Hotel General Manager – Distributes outlook and forecast information as an up to date management tool for operating departments – Implement and review financial controls and policies – Analyse financial and management reports – Design internal reporting systems required by the department and hotel – Manage internal and external audits when they occur – Provides administrative support to Management with reference to policy enforcement, business advice, and operational assistance – Ensure all accounts are reconciled on monthly basis, review and approve those reconciliations PEOPLE – Communicate with Owners and their appointed representatives and maintains good relations and attend liaison meetings when required – Identifies training needs, develops formal training plans, and conducts training sessions for accounting and operational staff in coordination with other departments – Identifies staff with potential for promotion and/or transfer within the Accounting operation – Participates in local recognized professional and industry organizations – Works with Human Resources on manpower planning and management needs RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS – Evaluate existing internal control measures that apply to accounting procedures and computer systems as per IHG Policies and Procedures – Employ adequate internal control procedures to ensure correct authorization for payment procedures – Obtains appropriate legal counsel regarding the business practices of the hotel and maintains an awareness of local laws, rules, and regulations – Provides safekeeping, including proper storage and access to all contracts, leases, and other financial records
What we need from you
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA preferred. 4-8 years in hotel accounting or audit with at least 3-5 years in a Financial Controller or similar department head role, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. Demonstrates ability to interact with customers, employees, and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand, and the Company. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office. Possesses problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities. Has good communication and writing skills. In Addition – Experience in working internationally and cross-culturally in the hospitality industry – Able to quickly and accurately assess the scope of implementation of proposed innovation and keep in with the current trends and innovation in the industry – Enquiring mind with an understanding of innovation and guest experience and the challenges involved in implementing successful change within the hotel operation – Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills. Able to network and influence peers and senior management with credible and compelling arguments – Must be challenging, diplomatic, and able to work across all levels of the organization – High level of capability and credibility in influencing colleagues across functions – High degree of personal drive, self-starter, and ability to work independently without regular direct management – Able to apply creative methodologies and thinking to the tasks – Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; articulate, persuasive & influential; systematic and timely
What we offer
We’ll reward all your hard work with great benefits – including a uniform, great room discount, and superb training. Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together –we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve – visit www.http://careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.
Job Reference: EMEAA31459

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