As Director of Finance, I fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them, plus our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness. By embracing the Six Senses vision and values, I will deliver an exceptional experience for guests and develop hosts to be the very best they can be.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the hotel.

Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Finance department to provide exceptional products and services within Six Senses brand operating standards and budget.

I will work strategically with the General Manager to develop cohesive and productive goals for my department and establish procedures/guidelines to achieve them. I will maintain an overall consistency of the Company’s vision, quality/standards and develop concepts consistent with brand identity.

I will work collaboratively with the General Manager, Executive team and operations on correlated product standards, and I will establish and maintain effective management of the property’s accounting practices and provide a flow of financial information and reporting to all divisions and departments, Home Office and the owners.

My scope of work includes:

• Keep abreast of industry trends and practices and update knowledge and skills to improve the product and service offering.

• Preparation of the annual budget and capital expenditure plan

• Monitoring of actual financial performance to budget

• In conjunction with the General Manager and other executives, I am a key participant in setting the strategic direction of the property.

• Oversee the financial transactions, including approval of purchase requisitions and orders, payments, petty cash, payroll, audit and other financial requests.

• Ensure internal controls are in place to provide compliance with financial, legislation and taxation requirements and that our financial, payroll and information systems are effective.

• Respond immediately to audit issues and oversee required action to address deficiencies.

• Be responsible that the Purchasing practices will meet the requirements of the Six Senses Sustainability guidelines.

• Be responsible for Vendors/suppliers vetting

• Be responsible for stocktakes and storage assessment to ensure all stock is on hand, properly stored and in line with Six Senses standards..

• Lead a team of engaged and experienced managers who each manage their own teams on a daily basis to provide the Six Senses exceptional standards of operation and service.

• Ensure that property complies with all legal, statutory and financial requirements.

• Implement, review and maintain documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards.

• Implement, review and maintain host management practices and budgetary controls to ensure the successful operation of the property.

• A high standard of personal appearance, grooming and hygiene, plus comprehensive knowledge of safety, security and emergency procedures will be maintained by myself and all hosts in line with brand and statutory requirements.

• Ensure that interaction and communications between departments within the property are clear and effectively maintained to support the smooth running of the property.

• Ensure that all activities within the property are carried out ethically, honestly and within the parameters of local law.

• Revise and control that each department’s operational budget is strictly adhered to and all costs will be continually monitored and controlled to drive profitability, while taking into consideration the preservation of required standards with every decision made.

• Assist General Manager to provide financial reporting based on the Uniform System of Accounting for the Lodging Industry (USALI).

• Ensure that forecasting is undertaken on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis to ensure budgets are met and exceeded.

• Prepare and submit legally required and confidential documentation related to the operation.

• Complete accurately all corporate reporting requirements for the role.

• Attend or conduct the designated meetings and briefings as instructed by the General Manager with a two-way flow of pertinent information and communications.

• Perform any additional duties given to me by the General Manager.

Qualifications

To execute the position of Director of Finance, have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar or greater role in luxury hotels with proven results.

• I possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or similar qualifications and professional accounting body certification. I have more than five years’ experience in a hotel accounting role.

• Technical skills include Advanced MS Office, plus I am also familiar with various hotel systems including POS, PMS and MIS platforms, along with some knowledge of accounting software.

• Fluent in English; I understand that additional languages are preferred.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Director of Finance at Six Senses Amaala. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.

Six Senses Amaala is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

You’re about to be the author of this journey that takes you through life’s undiscovered passageways, hidden treasures and meaningful experiences.

It’s a story unlike any other. Out of the ordinary, one could say.

A journey across lands and seas, a tale about what it means to connect to the world around us.

Let the journey begin...

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.