Director of Finance
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About the Role
Accor seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial and operational strategies for Ibis and Adagio Aparthotels Doha. The role oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, and team leadership.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the hotel's business objectives
- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long range planning processes
- Monitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary
- Support revenue optimization and profitability improvement initiatives
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to hotel management, owners, and Accor corporate offices
- Analyze financial results and provide insights to support business decisions
- Monitor key performance indicators and financial trends
- Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets
- Ensure compliance with Accor policies, accounting standards, tax regulations, and local laws
- Coordinate internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations
- Manage risk assessments and financial governance processes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field
- Professional qualification such as CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
- 8–12 years of finance experience, including senior leadership experience within hospitality
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, and internal controls
- Experience with hotel systems such as Opera PMS and financial management systems is advantageous
- Experience guiding, training or mentoring finance team members
- High attention to detail and strong personal integrity
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Company Description
- Accor is a worldwide leader in hospitality, offering brands that match personality.
- By joining Ibis and Adagio Aparthotels Doha, you can explore limitless possibilities.
Job Description
- As the property's strategic financial business partner, the Director of Finance leads financial and operational strategies for sustainable growth.
- The role is responsible for finance and accounting functions, ensuring strong financial performance, compliance, accurate reporting, internal controls, and strategic planning.
Financial Strategy & Planning
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the hotel's business objectives.
- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long range planning processes.
- Monitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
- Support revenue optimization and profitability improvement initiatives.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to hotel management, owners, and Accor corporate offices.
- Analyze financial results and provide insights to support business decisions.
- Monitor key performance indicators and financial trends.
Financial Control & Compliance
- Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Ensure compliance with Accor policies, accounting standards, tax regulations, and local laws.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations.
- Manage risk assessments and financial governance processes.
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the finance and accounting team.
- Establish performance objectives and succession plans.
- Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
- Professional qualification such as CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
- Typically 8–12 years of finance experience, including senior leadership experience within hospitality.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, and internal controls.
- Experience with hotel systems such as Opera PMS and financial management systems is advantageous.
- Experience guiding, training or mentoring finance team members.
- High attention to detail and strong personal integrity.
- A collaborative, solutions focused approach.
Additional Information
- Accor is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing an environment of trust, respect, and integrity.
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