Director of Finance

Department: Finance & Procurement

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Lebanon - Beirut

Description

• All local and corporate guidelines and deadlines are met.
• High forecast accuracy is achieved consistently.
• Senior Management is provided with timely and accurate financial information.
• Hotel fully operates under the terms of the Management Agreement.
• Insurances are up to date and in compliance with local and corporate regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for following and understanding all Kempinski Policies & Procedures.
• Responsible for behaving in a professional and harmonious manner and following the Kempinski code of conduct.
• Responsible for understanding and following the terms of the Management Agreement.
• Responsible for supporting, mentoring and developing the finance staff.
• Responsible for supporting and encouraging training of all staff in financial matters.
• Responsible for developing the annual business plan together with the General Manager and Executive Committee.
• Responsible for conducting monthly P&L meetings.
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling all revenues and expenses and making the corresponding recommendations when needed.
• Responsible for reviewing the cash position of the hotel in order to optimize the use of funds.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting the quarterly self assessment report.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting an accurate monthly forecast.
• Responsible for reviewing and signing the Balance Sheet reconciliations monthly.
• Responsible for ensuring the preparation of the accurate and timely monthly financial report.
• Responsible for being the contact for the auditors and act upon recommendations in the audit report.
• Responsible for continuously searching for new business opportunities to benefit the hotel.
• Responsible for the control environment within the hotel.
• Responsible for keeping and safeguarding all contracts, lease agreements, licenses, insurance policies and all legal and financial documents.
• Responsible for maintaining good relationships with the hotel owners/representatives as well as external partners.
• Responsible for communicating with the General Manager on any discrepancies or other potential problems.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 2+ years as Director of Finance with a 5* International  Hotel chain

• Local language – excellent oral and written skills
• English – excellent oral and written skills
• Additional language - beneficial

• Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure and/or challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors
• Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
• Works in a safe, prudent and organized manner
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment
• Strong affinity for Information Technology
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Experience in respective accounting software is a plus
• Knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles, PCI DSS and local regulations and taxation
• In-depth knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices of hotel accounting and operations
• Experience in reporting, forecasting and budgeting

• People Oriented
• Passionate for European luxury
• Entrepreneurial
• Self-confident
• Persuasive
• Ethical
• Quality oriented
• Well-presented
• Straightforward
• Analytical thinker
• Flexible and reliable