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Finance Manager - Finance - Jumeirah Living- World Trade Centre Residence

United Arab Emirates

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About Jumeirah and the Hotel:

Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different\xe2\x84\xa2 brand promise.

Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.

Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 nationalities.

As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments.

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre Residence is a 41-floor luxury serviced apartment tower in the Centre of Dubai\'s business district. Standing on the site of the old-World Trade Centre on Zabeel Road, the striking high-rise comprises 377 serviced residences ranging from one-bedroom duplexes up to four-bedroom double-floor apartments. One of Dubai\'s most acclaimed luxuries serviced residences, Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre Residence is the place of first choice for traveler\'s in search of short, medium-term and extended stays that combine home comforts with all the hallmarks of a five-star hotel service.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for Finance Manager to join Finance department at Jumeirah Living.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

1. Responsible for all aspects of the financial management of the property, which includes administering accounting policies & procedures, following procurement practices and procedures, preparing and interpreting financial statements and management reports, budgetary control and all legal/contractual matters to ensure compliance with Jumeirah standards.

2. Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting process to ensure all departments are delivering according to the approved targets.

3. Lead the Finance team in order to drive improved performance and develop talent to create solid succession planning within the SBU and beyond for Jumeirah.

4. To provide accurate forecasting of the business in order to determine correct allocation of resources and maximize business performance.

5. To provide value added business performance reporting to give the operations the tools to identify areas for improvement.

6. To lead the support and coordination of all internal and external audit visits and ensure a good relationship with the key members of these teams and pro-active follow up of audit issues raised.

7. To maintain a strong business relationship with the apartment owner/owner\'s representative in order to align business objectives and facilitate approvals on relevant activities.

8. To ensure that the capital replacement and disposal policy is enforced as per the company directives and in line with the management agreement.

9. Act as a business partner/advisor to the General Manager and other members of the Excom team in order to help achieve SBU objectives.

10. Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the management.

About you:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Experience working in the Middle East
• Exceptional people management skills, maintaining a positive approach, able to handle conflict and confrontation.
• Strong leadership and organization skills with a \xe2\x80\x9chands on approach\xe2\x80\x9d
• Strong background in hospitality Finance function \xc2\xb7 At least 5 years management level experience (2-3 years at no. 1 or no. 2 level within department)
• Good financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, cost control, and increasing profitability.
• Strong leadership and organization skills with a \xe2\x80\x9chands on approach\xe2\x80\x9d

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, children\'s education assistance and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.

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