Director of Finance

Mandarin Oriental; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development Programs

MOstay Program

Health & Wellness Benefits

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental is seeking a Director of Finance for its Al Faisaliah hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves overseeing the Finance & Purchasing Department, ensuring financial controls and budgetary processes are effectively managed. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience and a degree in finance.

We offer a competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finance management, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting principles.
• Experience in team leadership and development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Finance & Purchasing Department.
• Handle budget and forecast processes.
• Ensure compliance with corporate finance policies.
• Manage overall financial control and reporting.

Skills

Financial Management

Information Security

Team Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award‑winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought‑after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting‑edge of luxury experiences. Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh – Located in the heart of the city and setting new standards for luxury, Al Faisaliah Hotel is one of the most sought‑after addresses in Saudi Arabia. Its timeless elegance, central location and panoramic views are complemented by Mandarin Oriental’s signature service to ensure a truly unforgettable Arabian experience.

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh within the Finance Department in Riyadh, the Director of Finance is responsible for the supervision of all members of the Finance & Purchasing Department, for the determination of optimum control objectives and for the installation and maintenance of appropriate internal control systems over income, expenditure, assets and liabilities within the hotel, budget and forecast process and finance meetings with Corporate MOHG finance and Owners. The Director of Finance reports to the General Manager.

As Director of Finance, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Ensure the colleagues’ career path and development needs are being prioritised and documented in accordance with the MO Profile online system.
• Hold monthly meetings with all colleagues to assure they have a forum to voice any concerns or challenges and share departmental and hotel information.
• You shall take all reasonable steps to safeguard stored information and not divulge or otherwise transfer any personal data concerning the guests, customers or colleagues, or any confidential information concerning the hotel unless with the appropriate authority.
• To direct, manage and support the development, implementation, maintenance, and administration of all financial controls and accounting procedures, based upon a maximization of internal control techniques consistent with Group corporate management established policy and generally accepted accounting principles, as adapted to the requirements of the hotel’s management contract and other local legal requirements.
• To play an active role in the management of the hotel and to exercise a responsive attitude to the needs of the General Manager and other members of the hotel management team.
• Identify and regularly review the classification levels of all your information with your department.
• Ensure that the information and information security equipment assets under your control are secured as effectively as practically possible to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information assets.

As Director Of Finance, We Expect From You:

• Authorize user access to information under your control and remove access when it is no longer required.
• Communicate access control requirements to Information Security management and the information users.
• Monitor Information Policy compliance within your scope of authority.
• Detect and report Information Security incidents to the Information Security Officer and respond to any incidents that are reported.
• Safeguard the security of the company's information and computing assets and comply with the implemented Information Security Policy and all practices and supporting procedures designed in accordance with the policy.
• To ensure adequate controls are installed and maintained for the protection of the hotel’s assets against loss or misappropriation.
• To ensure adequate insurance coverage is maintained to protect the assets of the hotel regarding the requirements contained in the hotel’s management contract.
• Assume full responsibility for the proper control of all cash funds and other assets for subordinates.

Our commitment to you:

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Health & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work‑life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary.
• A competitive incentive.
• VIP Health insurance.

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