Finance Manager

• Jul 2019 - Present

Associate

• Apr 2016 - Jul 2019

Accountant & Finance Manager

• Dec 2008 - Dec 2015

• Lead and manage the Accounting department and ensure all standards are followed • Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual reports • Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures • Ensure accurate and efficient monthly, quarterly and year end close • Continuously manage and support budget and forecast activities and assist Departmental Leaders as required • Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses • Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues • Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures; provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems • Organize and also conduct partially, adequate training for staff in Finance Department. • Set up and maintain a system of internal controls for revenues, costs and expenses. • Maintenance of all accounting books and records of the operation According to the uniform system. • Comply with all laws and fiscal regulations affecting matters of the company. • Ensure that all operational taxes such as Sales tax, payroll taxes, city tax are correctly and Timely handled. • Approve all cash disbursements. • Approve all allowances, deductions and adjustments of revenue before General Manager’s Signature. • Administer the insurance policies covering the operation of the Company. • Ensure that credit policy establishment for the company in adhered to and initiate any Changes of it. • Make banking arrangements for overdrafts when required, time deposits opening and closing of accounts. • Attend all management meetings and when required, meetings with the owners. • Follow up on internal audit recommendations and ensure they are consistently followed. Show less

General Inspector

• Mar 2007 - Dec 2015

Deputy Finance Director

• Nov 2005 - Oct 2008

•Prepare final trial balance, profit and loss statement and analysis the variances between the Budget and forecast and realized expense. •Review and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts done by other Accounting department staff. •Supervise controller’s department personnel as detailed in the organization chart. •Administer those staff involved in the activities outside the accounting department such as cost controller, F.O cashiers and stores. •Assist controller in training of staff through job rotation program. •Participate jointly with the controller in preparing annual budget and forecast as required. •Review supplier’s accounts to make sure they are correctly charged in accordance with the uniform system of accounts. •Review all payrolls for all hotel’s staff after being prepared by the paymaster and before Payment. •Analyze assets and liabilities accounts charged by any member of the accounting staff to the uniform system of accounts. •Handle a separate register for partner hotels accounts and make a monthly statement for Comparison. •Prepare a monthly report to discuss with the financial controller to adjust accruals on a monthly basis. •Assist, implement and control the credit policy understanding the balance between market and control needs. •Lead effective credit meetings and prepare the receivable package. Used cash flow and time / value techniques in credit management. •Assist controller to implements correct receiving, storage and stock taking procedures,establishing minimum and maximum stock levels and management reports including slow moving items. •Assist controller ensure the effective risk management systems are in place and that adequate insurance coverage is competitively obtained. Show less

Chief Accountant

• Feb 2005 - Oct 2005

*Ensure that the relevant support to a day's transactions are complete and have been verified for controller’s and general manager's review and signature. *Assist controller in all stages leading to the preparation of all monthly financial reporting and analysis. *Assist controller in compiling budgets and forecasts and provide historical data or support details to aid heads of departments *Assist in the preparation of special statistical reports which local management or the area office may require. *Replace controller during his absence being fully acquainted with his responsibilities. *Abide by internal hotel policies and procedures, *Provide guidelines and deadline dates for each employee's monthly work in order to ensure timely financial reporting. *Ensure that an organized, up-to-date filing system is maintained for all pertinent financial records. *Assist in reviewing all of the Accounting Department's daily mail, including all incoming and Outgoing Accounts Receivable correspondence. *Take surprise counts (at least once a month) of the general cashier's float, petty cash and other major funds and to report differences to the controller. *Handle all problems of the accounting office with the exception of those, which have to be referred to the Controller. *Handle all government payments & audit Supervisory Responsibilities *Assist in supervising members of the accounting department. Internal Relationships *Co-operate, co-ordinate and communicate with other departments in matters concerning receiving, accounting for and controlling the cost of food and beverage and general supplies. External Relationships *Interacts as required, with individuals outside the hotel including but not limited to hotel’s legal counsel, insurance companies, tax consultant, auditors, commercial and governmental banks Show less

Chief Accountant

• Feb 2004 - Jan 2005

*Ensure that the relevant support to a day's transactions are complete and have been verified for controller’s and general manager's review and signature. *Assist controller in all stages leading to the preparation of all monthly financial reporting and analysis. *Assist controller in compiling budgets and forecasts and provide historical data or support details to aid heads of departments *Assist in the preparation of special statistical reports which local management or the area office may require. *Replace controller during his absence being fully acquainted with his responsibilities. *Abide by internal hotel policies and procedures, *Provide guidelines and deadline dates for each employee's monthly work in order to ensure timely financial reporting. *Ensure that an organized, up-to-date filing system is maintained for all pertinent financial records. *Assist in reviewing all of the Accounting Department's daily mail, including all incoming and Outgoing Accounts Receivable correspondence. *Take surprise counts (at least once a month) of the general cashier's float, petty cash and other major funds and to report differences to the controller. *Handle all problems of the accounting office with the exception of those, which have to be referred to the Controller. *Handle all government payments & audit Supervisory Responsibilities *Assist in supervising members of the accounting department. Internal Relationships *Co-operate, co-ordinate and communicate with other departments in matters concerning receiving, accounting for and controlling the cost of food and beverage and general supplies. External Relationships *Interacts as required, with individuals outside the hotel including but not limited to hotel’s legal counsel, insurance companies, tax consultant, auditors, commercial and governmental banks Show less

Senior Accountant, Income Auditor

• Oct 2002 - Jan 2004

Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivableProduce error-free accounting reports and present their resultsAnalyze financial information and summarize financial statusSpot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spendingProvide technical support and advice on Management accountantReview and recommend modifications to accounting systems and proceduresManage accounting assistants and bookkeepersParticipate in financial standards setting and in forecast processProvide input into department’s goal setting processPrepare financial statements and produce budget according to scheduleAssist with tax audits and tax returnsDirect internal and external audits to ensure compliancePlan, assign and review staff’s workSupport month-end and year-end close processDevelop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controlsEnsure compliance with GAAP principlesLiaise with our Financial manager and Chief Accounting to improve financial procedures Show less

Income Auditor

• Nov 1999 - Sep 2002

Replacement Accounts Receivable , Replacement I.T.( Opening Team )- control daily receipts and prepare daily sales and cover report- prepare city ledger payments timely and accurately Supportive Functions- control and distribute the daily revenue of the hotel- reconcile voids and pay checks- control complimentary rooms- present daily paid outs, rebates and corrections for approval- file all income related documents- check and balance the daily cash/paid outs/tips from the general cashier- check and balance daily C/L payments and credit cards with the general cashier and accounts receivable- distribute the C/L rebates to the appropriate accounts- ensure an adequate restaurant check control- assistant controller with journal vouchers related to income and rebate journals- prepare city ledger payments timely and accurately on a daily basis and pass them to accounts receivable for payment in the back office system- review and list management rebates (items, authorizations, explanations) Show less

Income Auditor, Night Auditor

• Aug 1998 - Nov 1999

Accountant

• Dec 1997 - Jul 1998

Night Auditor

• Jul 1996 - Nov 1997