Assistant Director of Finance | Hilton Dubai Palm

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance. The role requires strong financial analysis skills and the ability to lead the hotel finance team. Applicants should hold a degree in Accounting or Finance and possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and staff management skills. Join a team dedicated to exceptional guest experiences and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze complex financial information and create reports.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address issues collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented and organized with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support financial performance and reporting for the hotel.
• Ensure compliance with policy, regulatory and contractual framework.
• Assume responsibilities of the department lead in absence of the Director.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Initiative

Staff management

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Assistant Director of Finance | Hilton Dubai Palm (Job Number: HOT0C5Q0) Location: Hilton Dubai Palm, The Palm Island, Dubai

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 month-end closing activities, co-ordinating 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:

• Ensure a smooth operation of all hotel finance activities in full compliance with the policy, regulatory and contractual framework.
• Business partner with all hotel finance team members and the Hotel Management team, and supports the Director of Finance in developing excellent working relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including Commercial, IT, Procurement, Operations, Shared Service Centers (where applicable), Owners and Asset Managers as well as Regional Operations Finance.
• In absence of the Director of Finance, the Assistant Director of Finance will assume responsibilities of the department lead.
• Support the Director of Finance to develop best-in-class hotel Finance teams, including participation in all relevant Finance development programs.

What are we looking for?

• 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

Additional Preferences

• University degree in Accounting or Finance

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced 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!