About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
About the location:
A resort-like sanctuary in Kuwait’s heart. Discover a modern urban sanctuary in the heart of Kuwait City: a contemporary curation of Middle Eastern architecture, dazzling art and resort-like spaciousness, where striking sculptures seamlessly merge with traditional design. In this enclave of wonder – the first and only hotel in Kuwait to receive the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating – you’ll find soaring rooftop restaurants, leisure facilities and the city’s largest guest rooms. Catch up with friends in the chic surrounds of Al Soor (known as La Chocolaterie of Kuwait), relax in air-conditioned cabanas by the infinity pool, ascend to a buzzing rooftop and wander the lush adjacent parkland. And with the city’s malls and souks within a few minutes’ drive, you can experience all the spoils of the city without spoiling your precious relaxation time.
About the role
Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya is looking for aDirector of Finance who shares our passion for excellence and is enthusiastic about creating the ultimate service experience. The Director of Finance will be a member of a dynamic team delivering great service to our internal and external guests. This position reports to the General Manager.
The Director of Finance forms part of the Hotel Leadership team who collectively makes key strategic and operational decisions for the Hotel. The Director of Finance is responsible for safeguarding the hotel assets and financial resources contributing towards maximizing hotel profitability, providing timely and accurate financial information and counsel to hotel senior management (and ownership) and ensuring that the hotel operates within all related local and corporate policies and procedures and under the terms of the management agreement and any other applicable agreements (e.g. loan agreements). The Director of Finance is also responsible for the development of Finance staff to aid the future growth of the company.
What you will do
·Responsible for safeguarding the hotel assets and financial resources to ensure that all are utilized to maximize hotel profitability.
·Assist General Manager in establishing and/or enhancing policies, rules, internal controls, and safeguards.
·Continuously deliver the highest level of product with respect to financial reporting and analysis, internal control compliance and business management. Ensure this is done with both integrity and accuracy.
·Ensure that bank accounts are opened in consultation with owners with a bank of strong financial standing and if local rating services are available, they should be utilized for verification of financial strength.
·Ensure the preparation of a comprehensive monthly report of the entire financial results of the hotel in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
·Maintain files on all contracts, leases and agreements and ensure compliance with their requirements: ensure proper authorization has been obtained for all hotel specific contracts (including Engineering), leases and other agreements and competitive bids are on file where applicable and reviewed prior to execution of contract.
·As applicable, ensure compliance with all loan covenants and the balance of long-term debt is accurate and agrees to all supporting documentation and verified when payments are made.
·Maintain insurance policies and documentation.
·Fund capital reserves in a timely manner and as required by all governing documents.
·Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
·Achieve a successful score on all internal and external audits.
·Ensure the proper billing procedures are in place for the asset and maintain a healthy accounts receivable aging.
·Closely monitor and effectively manage labor costs in compliance with applicable Kuwait Employment Laws.
·Prepare forecasts and budgets as required by corporate office, management agreements, or Residential governing documents.
What you bring
·Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in related position with Four Seasons or other organization.
·Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language, Arabic will be an added advantage.
·Must have a thorough knowledge of all jobs in the Accounting area.
·Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all responsibilities and tasks.
·Must have a high degree of professional integrity, and be able to work in a safe, prudent and organized manner.
·Must have a commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures.
·Minimum a Bachelor Degree with concentration in Accounting/Finance preferred.
Work Authorization
Hotel will apply for the work authorization for the successful candidate. We look forward to receiving your job application for this exciting opportunity!