Sofitel/MGallery - SEA - Director, Finance Operations for SEA Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems

We are a collection of 4 exclusive Luxury brands: Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery and Emblems across 38 countries, unlocking unique memorable moments in connection with the local destination.

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All our People express themselves with authenticity, playfulness in a diverse and inclusive environment, have the ability to surprise our customers with crafting exceptional tailor made experiences and go the extra mile every day, while embracing local culture.

Join our Maison to strive for Excellence. It is a place where you live your purpose!

Purpose of the Position

The Director, Finance Operations works closely with the Regional Operation and Commercial Leads and extends the necessary support and guidance to the Hotel teams spread across the assigned region.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Review and analyse monthly hotel reports and forecasts and provide feedback to hotels
• Lead with the Regional Operation the monthly performance review with the hotels' executive committees and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies
• Monitor market trends and understand their impact on the strategic plans of the business
• Assist Operations to maximize revenue opportunities and drive hotel profitability
• Ensure compliance with the provisions of the management contracts (HMA) signed between the operator and the owner
• Ensure the implementation of accounting and financial processes in the hotels managed by Accor (accounting, treasury, income audit, cost control, purchasing, inventory management) as well as for hotels opening or taken over
• Ensure Adhoc review of the Balance Sheet Reconciliations of hotels (audit and action plans)
• Assist the hotels in implementing corrective actions following internal and external audits
• Own DSO and hotels credit risk within the Region ensuring operator dues are paid on timely basis
• Ensure that hotels have efficient finance teams, and support the hotel finance directors to provide training and skills development programs
• Participate in cross-functional Finance projects in the MEA-APAC region to provide Accor hotels with efficient tools and processes
• Develop, Empower, and Mentor team members and Dedicate time to identify high potential team members for succession planning purposes

The position will report to the VP Finance Operations for MEAPAC (Based in Dubai). The position can be based in Singapore or Thailand (Bangkok).

Personal qualities and behavioural traits

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Superior presentation skills with strong attention to details
• Demonstrates confidence and a positive outlook across a wide range of challenging situations
• Excellent Communication Skills with the ability to influence different stakeholders
• Able to provide practical solutions to complex operational problems

Experience and Skills

• Background in Hotel Operation Finance as Country Director of Complex Director
• Strong Knowledge of Hotel systems such as SUN, Opera, Micros, and Material Control
• Perfect Knowledge of USALI standards and Common HMA terms & conditions
• Familiarity with One Stream consolidation and reporting tool is an advantage

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance
• Familiar with GAAP / IFRS standards

Our Culture #BeALLyouAreWithALLyourHeart 

At Accor, we are committed to diversity. Each individual, each personality, and each experience has its place to grow and make us grow collectively. Everything we do, we do with heart. We are creators of emotions, professionals of the human experience, open to others and the world around us. 

• Our culture is inclusive. We value the richness of the 120 nationalities, the different backgrounds, the different stories that make up our company. 
• We care for the world around us: our teams, our customers, our establishments, our environment are at the heart of our concerns. Our mission is human, essential: to bring cultures together, to open windows on the world, to provide unforgettable experiences, day after day. 
• All our heartists are talents in the making, they are the future of our group and our hotels. Helping them grow professionally and develop personally according to their wishes and ambitions is our priority. 
• Together, we imagine your future. Our group is large, with many opportunities, and the experiences are infinite. 
• We dare to question the status quo. We challenge ourselves to always do better. We take risks, we dream the impossible and make it possible. 

• Hospitality is teamwork, and we are stronger together. We believe in caring, we respect our differences and value all voices. We work as a team, saying what we do and doing what we say.