Financial Controller

Job Description : Financial Controller, (Indian Nationality) for a top hotel group in Dubai. Undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. Finance Controller responsibilities will also include financial risk management. Responsibilities Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting Research technical accounting issues for compliance Support month-end and year-end close process Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls Additional controller duties as necessary. Work closely with the General Manager and Owner of the property and to ensure timely submission of financial and management reports and discussing long-term business plans based on these reports and in meeting the strategic goals of the organization. Provide training in the hotel to enhance the financial skills of the management team as a whole. Monitor all local tax compliance that applies, and ensuring that taxes are charged correctly and collected. File the local tax with the concerned authority on a monthly/regular basis. Liaise with company treasury and corporate finance on cash flow, finance policies, reports, audits, and insurance matters. Monitor and improve hotel operation costs, profitability and manage business risk. Requirements and skills Proven working experience as a Financial Controller 8+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience Advanced degree in accounting CPA or CMA preferred Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures Experience with creating financial statements Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.

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