Property Consultant

• Nov 2022 - Present

Cluster Finance Director

• Nov 2018 - Nov 2022

- Identified weaknesses and proposed solutions to strengthen financial controls; led reviews for businesses / processes / systems, documenting findings and suggesting plans for improvement. - Led both hotels through to realize one of the best cash-flow and GOP conversion ratios in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) despite challenging backdrop of a global pandemic. - Oversaw large projects, including documentation digitalization for Accounts Payable / Receivable (AR / AP) and income audit functions within Finance department, as well as migration to new financial system and chart of accounts. - Re-vamped balance sheets while facilitating smooth transition towards healthy financial ratios across both hotels. - Optimized commercial operations having supported major capital projects, such as restaurant re-branding, public area renovation and enhancement of hotel services through investments in high ROI expenditures. Show less

Assistant Financial Controller (In-Charge)

• Mar 2017 - Nov 2018

- Assumed full P&L ownership for hotel asset valued at USD 98M. Utilized influence to challenge and review monthly results against budget while optimizing financial reporting, cash-flow, processes and controls. - Managed finances from hotel pre-opening through to one-year post-start-up; pivotal in both Hotel and Finance teams securing multiple awards, such as Leading New Hotel by the Leading Hotels Institute and runner-up for Finance Team of the Year in the Arabian Peninsula and Turkey region. - Contributed to successful internal and external audits alongside preparation and assimilation of annual statutory accounts for submission to relevant authorities. Show less

Chief Accountant

• Jan 2015 - Feb 2017

- Oversaw timely completion of annual accounts while building and maintaining relationships with external auditors, ownership and management. Prepared forecasts, projections and budgets for asset valued at USD 200M. - Overhauled and standardized balance sheet reconciliation and reporting templates across the organization. - Re-engineered inefficient accrual accounts, contributing heavily towards future hotel success. - Orchestrated month-end and year-end reporting processes in line with strict deadlines. Show less

Intern

• Jul 2009 - Jul 2013

Two internships in hotels covering all parts of lodging industry operations and one internship in finance for an asset management company invested in automobiles, healthcare and electronics Two internships in hotels covering all parts of lodging industry operations and one internship in finance for an asset management company invested in automobiles, healthcare and electronics