Finance Specialist / Assistant Finance Manager - Omani Fresher Crowne Plaza Duqm

Job Summary

The Assistant Finance Manager is responsible for supporting the finance department in managing the hotel’s financial operations, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports. This role involves overseeing day-to-day accounting activities, assisting with budget preparation, and contributing to strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical background, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to facilitate coordination with various departments.

Your day-to-day key responsibilities

1. Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

2. Help generate weekly and monthly management reports to provide insights on financial performance and operational efficiency.

3. Contribute to the annual budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to gather financial data and assumptions.

4. Assist in preparing financial forecasts and variance analyses to identify trends and make recommendations for action.

5. Support the day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

6. Review and reconcile bank statements, general ledger accounts, and other financial records.

7. Ensure compliance with hotel policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

8. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of internal controls to safeguard hotel assets and maintain the integrity of financial information.

9. Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making and identify areas for improvement in revenue management and cost control.

10. Provide financial insights and business advice to department heads to help achieve departmental and hotel-wide financial goals.

11. Work closely with the Finance Manager and other team members to ensure accuracy and timeliness in all financial operations.

12. Train and mentor junior finance staff and cross-functional team members on financial processes and systems.

Qualifications Required

• Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Skills:

• Proficiency in accounting software’s (opera, sun system) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with various departments.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The Assistant Finance Manager may be required to perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the hotel.

How do I deliver this?

We genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day.

It’s what connects every colleague in all IHG® hotels

• True Attitude: being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests
• True Confidence: having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving guests the confidence that they can trust you, to help and support them during their stay
• True Listening: focusing on what your guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs
• True Responsiveness: is about providing guests with what they need and doing so in a timely and caring manner.

There’s so much more to the job than we can capture here. It’s simply about creating great experiences, doing the right

thing and understanding people.