Financial Controller - Hotels

Job description / Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to lead the financial operations of our hotels in the UAE. The ideal candidate will oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, ensuring financial accuracy and operational efficiency within a dynamic hospitality environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all financial aspects of the hotel operations including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Coordinate with auditors to ensure successful completion of financial audits.
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to senior management to drive profitability.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws and financial regulations.
• Collaborate with various departments to optimize cost control and revenue management.
• Lead and develop the finance team to achieve departmental objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in financial management within the hospitality industry, preferably in hotels.
• Strong knowledge of UAE financial regulations and hospitality accounting standards.
• Proficient in financial software and ERP systems.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing finance teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Fluency in English is a must

About the Company

Elbait is a boutique type of executive search & recruitment management consulting firm based in Dubai. The unique understanding about the market needs, cultural awareness and professionalism enable the firm to offer its services to diversified portfolio of clients that operates in the ME region. Elbait is committed to seek the most suitable professionals on international, regional as well as national basis.

Elbait committed to have well-defined partnership with Clients to meet their talent acquisition and executive needs on both Practice and Function basis. In addition, it committed to ensure remarkable contribution to the welfare of Stake-holders, Clients and Job-seekers.

Industries:- FMCG, Consumer goods & retail- Construction, Engineering, Oil & Gas, infrastructure (technical & non-technical)- Automotive- Property Management & Real- Estate

Functions across industries (other than above):- Sales & Marketing- HR & IT- Finance & Accounting