NITIN ARBINWADI
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented Finance & Accounting Professional with over 20 years in the hospitality industry. Proven leadership in pre-opening operations, financial reporting, team management, and compliance. Demonstrated success in optimizing revenue flow, tax reconciliation, and internal controls across major hotel brands including Accor, IHG, Five and Hyatt.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Vogo Abu Golf Club & Resort
Abu Dhabi, UAE
11.2025 - Current
- Oversee full accounting operations, supervision, and staff mentoring.
- Validate bank balances, vendor payments, and general ledger reconciliation.
- Ensure tax filing, monthly reports, and financial statements as per the hotel standards
Cluster Chief Accountant
Novotel Ibis Adagio Fujairah (Hotel Closed)
Fujairah
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Oversee full accounting operations, supervision, and staff mentoring.
- Validate bank balances, vendor payments, and general ledger reconciliation.
- Ensure tax filing, monthly reports, and financial statements as per Accor policy.
Finance Manager ( Pre-opening )
Five Luxe Hotel, JBR - Dubai
Dubai
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Led finance operations during pre-opening; ensured accurate system mapping.
- Reviewed payroll, cash collections, and reconciliations, P&L monitoring.
- Handled shop rental contracting, event revenue tracking and team planning.
General Accountant
OAKS IBN Battuta Gate Hotel - Dubai
Dubai
11.2020 - 01.2024
- Managed payroll, taxes, refunds, and daily operations.
- Assisted in financial closings, budget uploads, and audit preparations.
Credit Manager
Crowne Plaza & Staybridge Suites - Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
02.2017 - 07.2020
- Controlled billing, collections, credit meetings, and client communication.
- Ensured compliance with credit policies and reporting requirements.
Credit Manager
Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach - Dubai
Dubai
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Oversaw AR operations, contracts, reconciliations, and internal controls.
Income Auditor
Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach - Dubai
Dubai
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Prepared DIRs, audit reports, rebate reviews, PM controls, revenue validation.
Credit Manager
Horizon Resorts - Phuket, Thailand
Phuket
09.2010 - 01.2013
Income Auditor
The Westin Pune Koregaon Park
Pune
07.2009 - 08.2010
Accountant
Grand Hyatt - Mumbai
Mumbai
03.2006 - 06.2009
Guest Service Coordinator
ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton - Mumbai
Mumbai
07.2004 - 03.2006
Accounts Assistant
Trident Hilton Jaipur (Oberoi Group)
Jaipur
02.2003 - 07.2004
Education
Post Graduate Diploma -
Business Management
01-2002
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mumbai University
01-2000
DBFA - Diploma - Tally, MS Office
Business & Financial Accounting
DubaiSkills
- General Ledger Management
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Bank Reconciliation
- Cash Flow Management
- Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
- Audit Preparation & Support
- Excel
- Tally
- Cognos
- DTCM Portal
- Opera
- Opera Cloud
- Sun System
- Micros
- Symphony
- Fidelio
- Scala
- Protel
Language
English
Hindi
Marathi
Kannada
References
- Mr Sajeev Chudangattil, Cluster Director of Finance, Vogo Abu Dhabi, +971 506951200, sajeev.chundangattil@vogohotels.com
- Mr Kailash Soun, Director of Finance, Movenpick Nairobi, +91 9137866374, kailash.soun@movenpick.com
- Ms Shivani Rastogi, Cluster Financial Controller, Novotel Ibis Adagio Fujairah, +971 585615167, shivani.rastogi@accor.com
Timeline
Finance Manager
Vogo Abu Golf Club & Resort
11.2025 - Current
Cluster Chief Accountant
Novotel Ibis Adagio Fujairah (Hotel Closed)
02.2025 - 10.2025
Finance Manager ( Pre-opening )
Five Luxe Hotel, JBR - Dubai
01.2024 - 02.2025
General Accountant
OAKS IBN Battuta Gate Hotel - Dubai
11.2020 - 01.2024
Credit Manager
Crowne Plaza & Staybridge Suites - Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
02.2017 - 07.2020
Credit Manager
Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach - Dubai
02.2015 - 01.2017
Income Auditor
Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach - Dubai
01.2013 - 02.2015
Credit Manager
Horizon Resorts - Phuket, Thailand
09.2010 - 01.2013
Income Auditor
The Westin Pune Koregaon Park
07.2009 - 08.2010
Accountant
Grand Hyatt - Mumbai
03.2006 - 06.2009
Guest Service Coordinator
ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton - Mumbai
07.2004 - 03.2006
Accounts Assistant
Trident Hilton Jaipur (Oberoi Group)
02.2003 - 07.2004
Post Graduate Diploma -
Business Management
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mumbai University
DBFA - Diploma - Tally, MS Office
Business & Financial Accounting