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Summary

Experienced hotel accountant with 10+ years of experience in managing and supervising daily accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, income journal, and general cashiering. Knowledgeable in financial statements preparation, budget compilation, taxes, and other financial reports. Strong in leading and empowering teams to achieve financial goals and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Confident individual with track record of accurate reporting and analysis.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Finance Manager

Aloft Hotels (Marriott)
Dubai
04.2018 - Current

Supervised and coordinated accounting operations to ensure accurate, timely and consistent reporting in accordance with policies and procedures, federal, state and local laws and regulations. Managed Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Income Journal, General Cashiering, Taxes and internal controls resulting in compliance, accurate records and minimal liabilities, losses, and expenses.

· Supervised daily accounting operations ensuring compliance with SOPs, federal, state and local laws and regulations.

· Analyzed and reconciled general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure financial information accuracy.

· Prepared financial statements and reports for management and owners to make informed decisions

· Assisted in the compilation and preparation of the annual budget, forecasts, taxes and other financial reports resulting in accurate and timely information for management and owners.

· Trained and coordinated implementation of financial and cash controls throughout the hotel to minimize liabilities, losses, and expenses.

  • Assisted in developing and monitoring departmental budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Developed monthly management reports for review by senior leadership team.
  • Analyzed variances between actual results and budgeted amounts to determine root cause and corrective action plans.
  • Assisted in preparing presentations for board meetings regarding financial performance indicators.

· Analyzed and ensured hotel compliance with leases and management contracts.

· Assumed the responsibilities of the Finance Controller in his absence.

  • Managed accounting and management records by outlining improvement areas, advised on cost savings and confirmed that internal controls safeguarded company's assets.

Income Auditor

Sheraton Dubai Mall of Emirates Hotel (Marriott)
Dubai
04.2014 - 10.2017

· Audit prior days’ documents from front office, food and beverage and other outlets.

· Verified that company controls comply with established policies by auditing departments.

· Review and verified the accuracy of revenues reported to accounts receivable by balancing the accounts to appropriate ledgers.

· Verified that all taxes are in balance on a daily basis.

· Reviewed and properly coded for posting and reporting all revenues

· Maintain a procedure necessary to verify the accuracy of all revenue and adjustment posting

Prepare monthly tax exemption report and ensure all backups is adequate

  • Verified that all revenue transactions are properly recorded according to Company standards.
  • Prepared reports summarizing audit findings and recommendations for management review.
  • Assisted in preparing the annual budget by analyzing historical trends in income activity.
  • Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Tourism And Travel Management

Institute of Travel & Tourism of The Gambia
Gambia, Kanifing South
10.2010

Bachelor of Accountancy - ACCA

Jollof Tutors
Gambia

Skills

  • Financial Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Skilled in [ACE Financials]
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Mentoring and Training

Languages

English
First Language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Assistant Finance Manager

Aloft Hotels (Marriott)
04.2018 - Current

Income Auditor

Sheraton Dubai Mall of Emirates Hotel (Marriott)
04.2014 - 10.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Tourism And Travel Management

Institute of Travel & Tourism of The Gambia

Bachelor of Accountancy - ACCA

Jollof Tutors
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