Job Description

About Jumeirah & 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(TM) 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 Messilah Beach Hotel and Spa offers easy access to Kuwait's Central Business District, airport and major attractions. The beachfront resort features 316 rooms and suites, 80 residential suites and 12 villas, seven restaurants, cafés and lounges, a Talise Spa, 200-metre private beach, two swimming pools and a children's play area. Extensive conference and banqueting facilities are available, including the Badriah ballroom. About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly talented and experienced Hospitality professional to join the Finance Team at Jumeirah. The main purpose of the role is to assist the Director of Finance in administrating all financial aspects of the Hotel's operation in accordance with the hotel's policies and procedures and supervise the day to day operation of the Finance Department in a timely and efficient manner.

Your key responsibilities will include:

To manage the company's cash flow ensuring that all suppliers are paid in a fair and timely manner. To reconcile the bank balances ensuring that money is collected effectively. To assist the Payroll and HR teams in processing the hotel's payroll in a timely manner while embodying the company's best practices and directives. To assist the DOF in managing the Budget process, identifying opportunities and threats to the company's success. To understand and manage the forecast process during the absence of the DOF ensuring that the communicated results are as accurate as possible and reflect the financial activity of the hotel. To pro-actively explore new solutions to enhance the company's standards. To act in accordance with Jumeirah's policies and procedures, and Guiding Principles. To liaise with Jumeirah International Finance Departments in order that all hotels share best practices. To assist the DOF in organizing and managing the month-end process in a timely manner and providing perfect accuracy in the reporting of the hotel's results. To ensure that all training needs are reviewed, addressed and appropriately covered for the Finance team in accordance with Jumeirah's best practices. To attend one to ones with the DOF and to communicate all financial activities and results during these meetings. To organize weekly one-to-ones within the Finance team. To attend all possible networking meetings, forums and workshops. To research all training opportunities. To ensure that all the company's assets are duly protected and controlled as per the company's procedures. To supervise the overall financial operation. To provide through the analysis of the company's results advice and direction to the hotel's management. To manage the Finance team performance reviews in accordance with Jumeirah policies and procedures. To communicate effectively to the team any feedback from hotel meetings To welcome change and embody positive attitude while communicating to other departments. To audit the hotel's financial practices on a regular basis and ensure that financial risks are constantly reviewed and updated. To review existing contracts and advise accordingly. To develop and maintain good relationships with the business community. To provide all necessary information to the Government bodies following the legal requirements and deadlines. To help and advise Executive Committee members and Head of Departments in regards to financial issues. To liaise with and maintain good relationships with external consultants and industry contacts, representing the hotel at industry events as necessary. To maintain the financial system ensuring that all posting are correctly reconciled and authorized. Perform any other duties that management may reasonably require. About You:

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

Bachelor's degree and a finance qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or CMA is desirable.

At least 2 years' experience in a Finance Manager role in a luxury 5 star hotel, or related service industry.

Experience working in the GCC or the Middle East is desirable. Skills & Attributes

Good command of the English language (spoken and written) is essential. Arabic language is desirable.

Accounting control, respect of deadlines, organized, disciplined, dedicated, and loyal.

Ability to communicate with internal and external guests at all levels of the business.

Needs good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications. About the Benefits:

Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who likes to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.