Financial Controller
Makkah Hilton Hotel & Towers
Total years of experience :28 years, 11 Months
Makkah Hilton Hotel & Towers Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Cluster Financial Controller 14 November 2012 to 15 February 2017
Makkah Hilton Hotel & Towers situated in the heart of Makkah, with city, Haram and Kaabah view, visited by millions of pilgrims from all over the world, in an exclusive location in front of Al Haram is a very reputed hotel in the Middle East, 1, 406 guest rooms which includes Royal Suites, Villas, Executive Suites, Standard Suites, Premium and standard rooms, the highest revenue generating property in Hilton Worldwide hotels.
• Within first three months won the support of 15 to 20 years working team members of finance department through clear communication, good relationship, created friendly atmosphere, empowered them and lead them to the right direction.
• Active member for the future Finance Shared Service Office for Makkah Hilton properties (5 Hilton Brands in pipeline)
• Successfully implemented Birch Street, internet based procurement system in February 2014.
Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Pre-opening Financial Controller - Cluster 10 May 2009 to 13 Nov 2012
Hilton Garden Inn Olaya Riyadh is 180 guestrooms, the first Hilton Garden Inn brand hotel in Arabian peninsula, Middle East & Asia Pacific opened in Riyadh KSA on 2 July 2009, an attraction for the medium business travellers providing free internet access in all the rooms as well as free business centre.
• Successfully lead the Pre-Opening team of this hotel, 2 Restaurants, 3 meeting rooms, Pavilion Pantry
• Oversaw implementation of New Systems / Policies and Procedures and maintained books according to the rules and regulations of the Country
• Preparing for the opening of 2nd Hilton Garden Inn Al Moruj Riyadh
Madinah Hilton HHC Madinah Saudi Arabia
Financial Controller June 2001 to May 2009
Madinah Hilton is a 357 guestrooms and suites 5 star deluxe luxury hotel situated a few steps away from the holy Mosque visited by millions of pilgrims from all over the world, opened in March 2000
• Successfully managed entire financial operations of hotel consisting of 357 rooms and suites, 2 Restaurants, 1 lounge and Banquet hall with capacity of 400 guests.
• Developed strategic positioning for continued growth and profitability of the organization worked with. Worked directly with the organizations senior management to set both strategic and operational goals and objectives.
• Awarded for achieving highest target GOP Conversion for year 2005
Madinah Hilton HHC Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Acting Financial Controller June 2000 to May 2001
Successfully managed the position during the absence of Financial Controller, Promoted to the position of Financial Controller in June 2002. Attended Financial Controller's Conference for Middle East, Africa & Europe in Weimar, Germany
Madinah Hilton Madinah Saudi Arabia
Pre-opening Assistant Financial Controller November 1999 to June 2000
Joined during pre-opening and was fully involved in organizing and setting up of different sections of the hotel for soft opening
Successfully Installed Sun System, a new back office system and organized Sun, back office system training program for myself and team in a given time period before soft opening of the hotel
Action plan being set and provided job description to all accounting team, on job training programs being carried out, closely monitored the progress of new recruited finance team during pre-opening
Established system and procedures to increase efficiency and improve level of service. Defined and implemented key service standard in the finance department under the supervision of the financial controller
Fully involved in organizing purchasing, receiving and stores during pre-opening and assisting the Purchasing Manager in obtaining bits and quotations a selecting suppliers in preparation for the soft opening of the hotel
Ensured all financial activities, maintenance of accounts, efficient material management compliance with statuary requirement, management cash flow and control of cost & inventory in the hotel
Monitored cost and profit performance of all departments and suggested corrective action whenever needed
Ensured safety, security and protection of all moveable assets by co-ordinating with other departments
Assisting the consultant for the Installation of Front Office, Outlets and Back Office System during pre-opening
Preparation of all reconciliation, Preparation of import L/C (letter of credit) include, Import L/C document for Bank, Insurance for the goods, Preparation of shipping guarantee
Sheraton Madinah Madinah, Saudi Arabia Chief Accountant (In-charge Finance department) Feb.1999 - Nov.1999
Worked as acting financial Controller, responsible for preparation of hotel budget, cash flow, forecast monthly closing, auditing (external and internal) as well as effectively implementing internal property control procedures established by Starwood Hotel & Resorts Worldwide.
Madinah Sheraton Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Assistant Chief Accountant Mar 1997 - Jan 1998
Responsible for daily finance operational and monthly closing, and reporting directly to the Financial Controller
Sheraton Madinah Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Oct.1994-Feb. 1997
Senior Accounts Supervisor
Responsible handling month end closing, Payroll, inventories and costing under the supervision of Asst. Financial Controller
Madinah Sheraton Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Sept.1993-Sept. 1994
Accounts General Clerk
Responsible handling payroll, inventory and F&B costing under the supervision of Asst. Financial Controller
Sana'a Sheraton Sana'a Yemen
Feb.1990-Jan. 1993
Pay Master
Responsible for the entire hotel payroll, working closely with HR department for monthly attendance and preparing forecast of payroll as directed by Asst. Financial Controller
Sana'a Sheraton Sana'a Yemen
Night Auditor
Responsible for check and balancing revenue with the system posting for rooms and all F&B outlet and other revenue section. Checking the night clerk report and ensure guest room key rack status. Prepare daily F&B revenue summary and in house guest ledger, closing the night and period process.
Feb.1989 - February 1990 Al Falaj Muscat Oman
Accounts Supervisor (Arab Oryx Motels Managed By Al Falaj)
Visiting the Motels located in the high way of Salalah for spot-checking, month end closing inventory and cash collections.
May.1987-February 1989 Carlton Towers Dubai UAE
Accounts Receivable
Manual ledger maintained and responsible for collection
January 1985 -Sept. 1986 Sheraton Hotel Basra Iraq
Night Auditor
Responsible for check and balancing revenue with the system posting for rooms and all F&B outlet and other revenue section. Ensure the Night Club cover charge according to physical count of the guests. Checking the night clerk report and ensure guest room key rack status. Prepare daily F&B revenue summary and in house guest ledger. Witness counting of Casino chips and prepare hotel commission report.
May 1984 -Dec. 1984 Sheraton Hotel Basra Iraq
Front Office Cashier
Sept.1983 - April. 1984 Sheraton Hotel Basra Iraq
Outlet Cashier
Bachelor's degree in commerce with Factory Administration & Costing from the Bangalore University - India, 1987 Professional Courses: • Successfully completed 20 Hilton University Courses, few are given below: The value creation Concept & Driving Value , Dividends and Growth, Communication Skills for Leadership, dealing with Problem Performance, Leading Effective Business Meetings, Selecting the best applicant, Strategies for Better Balance, Success over Stress, The Mark of a Leader , Communication Skills for resolving Conflict “Manager Awareness Program” Training contacted by Hilton in 2005 “Pro Active Leadership” Training contacted by Hilton in 2010“Progress through People” - Training contacted by Sheratons Hotels in 1996.
