Director of Finance & Business Support at InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina AL Arab Resort & Spa

InterContinental Hotels Group; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group is seeking a Director of Finance and Business Support to enhance profitability while managing financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, team leadership, and communication, ensuring financial controls are upheld and the hotel's financial health is prioritized. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Room discounts

Comprehensive training programs

Full uniform provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role in a 5-star hotel.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting systems.
• Professional accounting or finance designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide business support to the hotel General Manager.
• Maximize financial returns through data analysis.
• Supervise clerical accounting staff across various functions.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Director of Finance & Business Support at InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina AL Arab Resort & Spa

Bottom line? We’re looking for a new Director of Finance and Business Support comfortable with balancing the books when it comes to managing the needs of owners, auditors and regulatory agencies while also monitoring and improving hotel profitability. In return, we’ll put our financial operations and the security of our hotel assets in your expert hands.

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

● Acts as business support to the hotel General Manager, closely working to drive and deliver the best results and owners' return without compromising quality service and product delivery, and the well-being of Our People.
● Manage Owners' and Asset Management's expectations
● Managing and coaching your team to ensure the right person is managing the right task
● Setting exceptional accounting practice standards and ensuring financial control procedures remain ethical and legal
● Maximising financial returns through financial analysis, data trends and market information – while budgeting accordingly
● Enhancing the guest experience through improved payment options, inventory controls and financial dispute resolution
● Supervising a number of clerical accounting employees across a range of functions – from Accounts Payable to Purchasing and Payroll.

What We need from you:

● Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Accounting and Finance
● Minimum 3 years of experience in the same capacity in an international 5-star hotel and resort
● Strong technical knowledge of Accounting systems, including but not limited to payroll management system, purchasing system and People's Soft.
● Knowledge of accounting management duties, e.g., negotiating hotel space and tenant leases, processing payroll, performing asset management duties, providing business projections, displacement analysis, preparing government reports, filing tax returns, etc
● Professional accounting or finance designation or certification preferred
● Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
● Strong leadership skills and ability to manage stakeholders and manage stakeholders' relationships

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.