Director of Finance

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together,
demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace
a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most
luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around
the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised
for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group
provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing
the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

About the job

We
are looking for a strategic Director of Finance who will provide leadership
and guidance in all matters relating to the financial operation of the hotel.
You will develop and deliver accurate and timely financial reports to assist
management decision making process and maintain internal control procedures
designed to safeguard owners/investors assets and ensure compliance with
the country and local regulations.

As Director of Finance,
you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Oversee and manage the development, implementation, and maintenance
  of financial controls and accounting procedures, ensuring alignment with MOHG
  policies, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and local legal
  requirements, including hotel management contract specifications.
• Drive
  innovation and implement process improvements to optimize financial systems
  and procedures.
• Provide accurate, timely financial information to hotel
  management teams, enabling effective decision-making and operational
  efficiency.
• Actively contribute to hotel management, addressing
  the needs of the General Manager and management team.
• Identify
  opportunities to enhance hotel profitability, support the creation of exception
  reports, and analyze results to track progress.
• Lead employee
  development and performance evaluation initiatives to ensure professional growth
  and continuity within financial roles.
• Ensure timely and accurate
  preparation of financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses,
  and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Review forecasts
  and budgets to ensure realistic and achievable performance guidelines for both
  the General Manager and corporate management.
• Implement and maintain
  robust controls to protect hotel assets against loss or misappropriation.


• Ensure adequate insurance coverage for hotel assets, in line with
  the management contract's requirements.
• Assume full responsibility
  for managing cash funds and assets under direct supervision.
• Develop
  and enforce a comprehensive credit and collection policy, adhering to industry
  best practices and MOHG guidelines.
• Perform other duties as required
  by the General Manager or MOHG corporate management.
• To manage
  and oversee internal & external audits. Co-ordinating the preparation & filing
  of statutory accounts for separate entities/
• Act as the data protection
  officer & ensure compliance & completion of annual GDPR audit.

As Director of Finance, we expect from you:

Experience and education

• Extensive Financial
  Controller Experience in Hospitality Accounting operations, a portion of
  which ideally in the luxury sector.
• Proven experience in managing
  financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting,
  and analysis.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or an MBA
  is preferred.
• Continuing education in financial management, accounting
  principles, and industry best practices is an advantage.

Technical skills

• Strong knowledge of financial
  regulations, compliance, and internal controls.
• Ability to develop
  and implement financial strategies that align with overall business goals.


• Excellent leadership skills, with experience in managing and mentoring
  a financial team.
• Effective management, leadership, organizational
  and communications skills.
• Ability and proven experience to generate
  all financial reports, including profit & loss statement, income statement,
  etc.
• Ability to assemble, analyse, understand integrated spread sheets
  and complex technical information.
• Excellent communication skills both
  written and spoken in English as well as strong presentation skills.


• Prioritisation skills necessary to meet deadlines.
• Advanced
  proficiency in Excel and proficiency in systems such as Opera, Sun, Delphi,
  Hyperion and Micros System preferred.

Our commitment
to you:

• Learning & Development. Your
  success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes
  for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• 
  MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s
  important to take time off.
  
  As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world.
  The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive
  rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague
  Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your
  wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes
  are offered to all our colleagues, globally.

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