Director of Finance - Jumeirah Messilah Beach Kuwait

About Jumeirah and the Hotel: 

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 30 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

Jumeirah Messilah Beach offers easy access to Kuwait’s Central Business District, airport and major attractions. The beachfront resort features 316 rooms and suites, 80 residential suites and 12 villas, seven restaurants, cafés and lounges, a Talise Spa, 200-metre private beach, two swimming pools and a children’s play area. Extensive conference and banqueting facilities are available, including the Badriah ballroom.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Director of Finance to join Finance at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel, Kuwait. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Financial Management & Compliance: Oversee all aspects of financial management, including accounting policies, procurement practices, financial reporting, budgetary control, and legal/contractual compliance with Jumeirah standards.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring accurate business performance projections for resource allocation and financial stability.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development: Lead the Finance team to enhance performance, develop talent, and create strong succession planning within the property and Jumeirah Group.
• Business Performance & Audit Coordination: Provide value-added business reporting to identify improvement areas, support internal and external audits, and maintain strong relationships with audit teams.
• Owner & Stakeholder Relations: Maintain a solid business relationship with the owner/representative, ensuring alignment on business objectives, approvals for key activities, and compliance with local accounting and tax regulations.
• Strategic Partnership & Additional Responsibilities: Act as a financial advisor to the General Manager and ExCom team, enforce capital replacement and disposal policies, and undertake any other duties as required by management.

About you:

• Financial Planning & Reporting
• Regulatory Compliance & Analysis
• Strategic Decision-Making
• Leadership & Communication
• Finance/Accounting Degree (CPA/CFA Preferred)

About the Benefits:

Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who likes to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.