Financial Controller at The Lalit Suri Hospitality Bharat Hotels Limited (2025-11 – Present)
Oversee all financial operations of the hotel including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and cash flow reports for management and ownership. Monitor and control costs across F&B, Rooms Division, and other departments, improving profitability by 25%.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and internal audit standards. Supervise finance team of 8 members; implement training programs to improve efficiency.
Financial Controller at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Vijaypur (2024-11 – 2025-11)
Oversaw all financial operations of the hotel including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Prepared monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and cash flow reports for management and ownership. Monitored and controlled costs across F&B, Rooms Division, and other departments, improving profitability by 25%.
Ensured compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and internal audit standards. Supervised finance team of 8 members; implemented training programs to improve efficiency.
Head of Finance & HR Administration at Golden Tulip Hotel (2023-04 – 2024-11)
Oversaw all financial operations of the hotel including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Prepared monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and cash flow reports for management and ownership. Monitored and controlled costs across F&B, Rooms Division, and other departments, improving profitability by 25%.
Ensured compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and internal audit standards. Supervised finance team of 8 members; implemented training programs to improve efficiency.
Financial Controller at Al Nahda Hotels & Resorts (2019-09 – 2023-03)
- Responsible for the properties overall accounting and financial management requirements
- Responsible to represent the finance department during daily morning HOD meetings
- Responsible for the local tax authority compliance of the hotel
- Responsible to support and liaise with the General Manager in meeting the strategic goals of the organization
- Responsible for preparing and reviewing annual budgets, monthly forecasts, operating results
- Responsible for verifying all financial reports and ensuring that all transactions are accurate and in compliance with local government regulations
- Responsible to liaise with the hotel owner or managing director of the organization
- Able to prepare and submits management reports in a timely manner and also ensuring delivery deadlines
- Able to effectively implement all accounting policies and procedures
- Able to ensure a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard hotel assets
- Able to assists proactively with cost control requirements
- Able to assist with revenue enhancement possibilities
- Able to assist with profit improvement opportunities for the hotel operations
- Able to develop specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise and accomplish the work
- Assists in the building of an efficient and professional team of employees within Finance and Accounting Department
Financial Controller at Lords Four A Resorts (2017-06 – 2019-08)
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts in coordination with hotel management
- Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to improve profitability
- Oversee all accounting operations including AP, AR, GL, payroll, and cash flow
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax laws, and audit standards
- Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure smooth audit processes
- Monitor departmental expenses (Rooms, F&B, Spa, Banquets, etc.) and implement cost-saving measures
- Support revenue management strategies by analysing financial data and market trends
- Control inventory, purchasing, and vendor contracts to ensure efficiency
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard hotel assets
- Monitor credit policies, cash handling, and fraud-prevention measures
- Ensure adherence to corporate policies and financial SOPs
- Supervise and lead the finance & accounts team
Assistant Manager Income Audit/Receivable at Madinat Jumeirah The Arabian Resorts (2012-01 – 2017-05)
- Supervise and manage the Accounts Receivable (AR) function for the hotel
- Verify and post daily guest, city ledger, and group billing transactions
- Review and approve credit applications; monitor credit limits and overdue accounts
- Follow up with clients, travel agents, and corporate accounts for timely payments
- Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure accuracy
- Prepare AR aging reports, bad debt analysis, and collection status for management
- Ensure compliance with hotel policies, company credit procedures, and statutory requirements
- Coordinate with Front Office, Sales, and Finance teams for billing accuracy
- Assist in month-end closing and audit preparation
- Train and guide junior AR staff in credit and collection processes
- Audit and reconcile daily revenue from Rooms, F&B, Spa, Banquets, and other outlets
- Verify night audit reports and ensure all transactions are accurately posted in PMS and POS systems
- Review complimentary, house use, void, and refund transactions for compliance
- Prepare daily revenue and statistics report for management
- Monitor discounts, rebates, and service charges to ensure proper approvals
- Reconcile revenue with bank deposits, credit card settlements, and cash reports
- Assist in preparing monthly revenue schedules and variance analysis
- Support internal and external audit requirements by maintaining proper documentation
- Identify discrepancies and recommend process improvements to strengthen controls
- Work closely with F&B, Rooms Division, and Front Office to resolve revenue-related issues
Assistant Manager Accounts Payable at Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa (2008-01 – 2011-07)
- Oversee and manage the entire Accounts Payable (AP) function
- Verify, process, and approve supplier invoices in accordance with hotel policies
- Ensure proper coding and posting of expenses into the accounting system
- Schedule and process vendor payments (cheques, bank transfers, online payments)
- Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure timely payments
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly
- Negotiate payment terms and strengthen vendor relationships
- Verify supporting documents such as purchase orders, receiving reports, and contracts before payment release
- Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard hotel assets and prevent fraud
- Prepare AP aging reports, payment schedules, and expense analysis
- Assist in cash flow forecasting by providing accurate payable data
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors for AP-related queries
- Ensure all payable records are properly documented and archived
- Monitor adherence to corporate finance policies and SOPs
- Supervise and guide AP executives/clerks
- Provide training on invoice processing, compliance, and ERP/PMS usage
- Support the Finance Controller in implementing process improvements
- Manage vendor payments through ERP/PMS and banking systems
- Recommend and implement automation to improve efficiency in invoice and payment processing
Accounts Receivable Executive at Shangri-La Eros Hotel (2007-05 – 2008-09)
- Process and verify all guest, group, corporate, and travel agent billing accurately
- Maintain city ledger accounts, ensuring timely posting of charges and payments
- Follow up on outstanding invoices and ensure timely collection of dues
- Reconcile AR ledger regularly to maintain accuracy
- Prepare and circulate Aging Reports and collection status to management
- Verify credit approvals, monitor credit limits, and ensure compliance with credit policies
- Handle customer queries and resolve billing disputes promptly
- Coordinate with Sales, Front Office, and Finance teams for accurate billing and collection
- Post and reconcile advance deposits, refunds, and adjustments
- Assist in month-end closing and support audit requirements with proper documentation
Cost Controls Executive at The Grand New (2006-10 – 2007-04)
- Monitor and control daily food, beverage, and operational costs to ensure budget compliance
- Verify purchase requests, purchase orders, and receiving reports against invoices
- Track consumption and wastage, highlighting variances to management
- Conduct regular spot checks and monthly stock takes for F&B stores, kitchens, and bars
- Ensure accurate inventory records and reconcile stock variances
- Monitor slow-moving and non-moving items to reduce wastage
- Prepare daily/weekly/monthly cost reports for Food & Beverage, Rooms, and other hotel departments
- Analyse cost of sales, revenue vs. consumption, and margins
- Provide variance analysis and recommend corrective measures
- Ensure compliance with hotel SOPs for procurement, receiving, and storage
- Monitor complimentary, voids, transfers, and staff meals for accuracy and authorization
- Assist in internal/external audits related to cost control and inventory
- Work closely with Purchasing, Receiving, and F&B departments to ensure accuracy in costing
- Support the Finance Controller in budgeting, forecasting, and menu engineering
Cost Controls Assistant at India Habitat Centre (2004-11 – 2006-09)
- Monitor and control daily food, beverage, and operational costs to ensure budget compliance
- Verify purchase requests, purchase orders, and receiving reports against invoices
- Track consumption and wastage, highlighting variances to management
- Conduct regular spot checks and monthly stock takes for F&B stores, kitchens, and bars
- Ensure accurate inventory records and reconcile stock variances
- Monitor slow-moving and non-moving items to reduce wastage
- Prepare daily/weekly/monthly cost reports for Food & Beverage, Rooms, and other hotel departments
- Analyse cost of sales, revenue vs. consumption, and margins
- Provide variance analysis and recommend corrective measures
- Ensure compliance with hotel SOPs for procurement, receiving, and storage
- Monitor complimentary, voids, transfers, and staff meals for accuracy and authorization
- Assist in internal/external audits related to cost control and inventory
- Work closely with Purchasing, Receiving, and F&B departments to ensure accuracy in costing
- Support the Finance Controller in budgeting, forecasting, and menu engineering
