Experience

Iconic Hotels by Geocon

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance

  • Jul 2019 - Present

• Group Financial Controller

  • Mar 2017 - Present



Rydges Hotels & Resorts

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Apr 2014 - Mar 2017

  Responsible for the hotel’s accounting and financial management requirements.Managing the accounting department, procurement function, payroll & human resources.Providing the general manager and department heads with meaningful and timely information on the status of the hotel’s performance.Assisting proactively with cost containment, revenue enhancement, forecasting and budgeting, profit improvement opportunities and safeguarding of the company’s assets.

• Financial Controller

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

  Implement accounting controls to safeguard hotel assets and ensure accuracy and reliability of accounting data. Adhere to all internal and head office reporting requirements on a timely basis. Promote operational efficiency and encourage adherence to prescribed managerial policies eg; authority level limits. General Ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, preparations and submission of monthly, half-yearly and yearly reporting packages. Development, implementation and administration of appropriate credit policy and procedure. Adhere to all payroll controls, wages and salaries disbursement procedure including compliance with the various award provisions applicable and tax legislation. Development, implementation and administration of appropriate purchasing, store and accounts payable and procedures including contracts, cash purchases and conflict of interest. Actively participate in budget preparation, quarterly and monthly forecast preparation. Impose a disciplined financial control environment throughout the hotel. Keep abreast with industry and professional developments and changes.



IHG Hotels & Resorts

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager of Finance and Business Support

  • Sep 2010 - Jan 2013

  The role entails assisting Director of Finance in management of financial accounting, payroll and internal control functions, capital expenditure, regular planning including budgeting, forecasting and end of month closing, preparation of reports and income statement reviews and analysis with all department heads. The key responsibility of the role is to provide the hotel with information and analysis relevant to making informed business decisions, and as such relies heavily on the strong relationships developed with the General Manager, Director of Finance and management team.

• Acting Manager of Finance

  • Jul 2012 - Sep 2012

  The role entails assisting Area Director of Finance in management of financial accounting, payroll and internal control functions, capital expenditure, regular planning including budgeting, forecasting and end of month closing, preparation of reports and income statement reviews and analysis with all department heads. The key responsibility of the role is to provide the hotel with information and analysis relevant to making informed business decisions, and as such relies heavily on the strong relationships developed with the General Manager, Director of Finance and management team.



Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager of Finance and Business Support

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2012



Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager of Finance and Business Support

  • Dec 2009 - Aug 2010



Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center

• United States
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Financial Accountant

  • Sep 2007 - Nov 2009



Institute of Phytopathology, Moscow, Russia

• Research Fellow (Plant Biotechnology)

  • Jun 2002 - Aug 2004