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Its a pivotal role in driving financial excellence across the retail operations of the organization in UAE, KSA, and Qatar . This leadership position requires strong expertise in retail finance, multi-store operations, inventory costing, margin analysis, and GCC taxation laws (VAT, Zakat, Corporate Tax) . The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading regional finance functions, aligning financial strategy with business growth, and ensuring compliance with local statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Compliance

• Lead and manage the Finance & Accounts function across UAE, KSA, and Qatar , ensuring compliance with IFRS, VAT, Corporate Tax, and Zakat regulations.

• Establish robust internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate reporting of retail transactions, sales, and inventory.

• Drive financial system automation and ERP integration for retail operations including POS, inventory, and supply chain.

Retail Financial Planning & Analysis

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across retail stores, distribution centers, and online channels.

• Conduct margin analysis, sales performance reviews, inventory valuation, and shrinkage control to maximize profitability.

• Consolidate and review monthly/quarterly financial performance, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.

Strategic Business Partnering

• Support expansion strategies (new store openings, franchise agreements, e-commerce initiatives) through financial feasibility and ROI analysis.

• Collaborate with merchandising, operations, and supply chain teams to optimize pricing, promotions, and procurement strategies.

• Provide dashboards, KPIs, and scenario modeling to support retail leadership in decision-making.

Team Development & Governance

• Mentor and guide finance teams across multiple countries, promoting knowledge of GCC retail tax frameworks and international finance standards.

• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth statutory audits and filings.

• Implement best practices in financial policies, compliance, and reporting across regional entities.

Job Requirements & Skills:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent certification preferred.

• Experience: 810 years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 years in a GCC retail or FMCG finance leadership role .

• Strong expertise in UAE, KSA, and Qatar tax laws (VAT, Corporate Tax, Zakat, and Labor Law compliance).

• Proven track record in multi-entity consolidation, retail cost accounting, inventory management, and revenue recognition .

• Proficiency in ERP systems (Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or similar) , POS integrations, and advanced Excel/financial modeling tools.

• Strong leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

**Additional Information**
**Job Number**
**Job Category** Finance & Accounting
**Location** Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, 113 Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates,VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
The Assistant Controller manages the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**JOB PROFILE AND QUALIFICATION**
**Qualification:**
+ Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field (Master's or CPA/ACCA preferred).
+ Minimum 5 years of experience in hotel finance or accounting, preferably within a multinational hospitality brand.
+ Strong background in financial controls, risk management, and compliance.
+ Proven ability to design, implement, and monitor internal control frameworks.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
+ Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
**Job Profile and Specification:**
+ Supports the Director of Finance in overseeing all financial operations of the hotel.
+ Ensures full compliance with Marriott International's financial policies and procedures.
+ Leads the implementation and monitoring of robust internal control systems.
+ Oversees budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
+ Provides strategic financial insights to support operational and business decisions.
+ Coordinates internal and external audits and ensures regulatory compliance.
+ Acts as a key driver in maintaining financial discipline and safeguarding assets **.**
+ Lead the accounting team
+ Has the knowledge about the UAE tax and statutory reporting experience
+ Knowledgeable in daily reconciliation of bank/cash/receivables/payables
+ Able to be monitoring and approving the journal entries
+ Leading the month-end closing procedures
+ Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely follow up
+ Knowledgeable in Hotel ERP systems experience (e.g. PeopleSoft, SunSystems, Scala, Birchstreet, Adaco, Materials Control, Opera, Micros, etc.)
+ Payroll calculation and processing experience.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Assisting in Management of Accounting Team**
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
- Ensures that regular on-going communication occurs with employees to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognize performance.
- Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.
- Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.
- Provides excellent leadership (e.g., differentiates top performers, fosters teamwork and encourages work/life balance).
- Ensures employees establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships within their team.
- Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
- Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
- Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
- Utilizes an "open door" policy.
- Solicits employee feedback.
**Managing Projects and Policies**
- Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
- Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.
- Ensures that the P&L is accurate (i.e., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts) and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals in a timely manner.
- Reconciles balance sheet.
- Ensures tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued.
- Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs).
- Ensures account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs.
- Reviews audit issues and makes corrections as necessary.
- Ensures property permits, licenses and if applicable vendor contracts are current.
- Leverages centralized accounting processes and shared services.
**Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge**
- Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
- Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Leverages technology and effectively uses information systems and tools to generate financial reports and provide managers with analytical support to drive decision-making.
**Proving Financial Information and Guidance to Others**
- Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant financial information in a timely manner.
- Attends critique meetings to review information with management team.
- Advises the Director of Finance on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.
- Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.
- Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
- Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
**Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals**
- Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
- Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.
- Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
- Supports a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability and manage business risks.
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