Assistant Director of Finance Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

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

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company in Dubai seeks an Assistant Director of Finance to support financial oversight. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with internal policies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 5 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential. The position offers opportunities to advance operational efficiency through financial systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive finance experience in luxury hotel or hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Finance in overseeing financial activities.
• Ensure all finance operations comply with policies.
• Prepare and consolidate financial statements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

What will I be doing

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.

• 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

• Bachelor’s 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 full‑service hotels and resorts to extended‑stay 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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