Director of Finance
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About the Role
Accor seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy, reporting, and compliance for Ibis and Adagio Aparthotels Doha. The role requires a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, 8-12 years of hospitality finance experience, and professional qualifications like CPA or CMA.
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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
- Lead, coach, and develop the finance and accounting team
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
- Collaborative, solutions focused approach
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Company Description
- Accor is a worldwide leader in hospitality, offering brands like Ibis and Adagio Aparthotels Doha.
- The company values diversity, inclusion, and personal growth.
Job Description
- The Director of Finance leads the development and implementation of financial and operational strategies.
- The role acts as a key business partner to the Executive Committee.
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
- Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.
- Opportunities to make your mark in an environment of trust, respect, and integrity.
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