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Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Position Title:

Director of Projects, Operations Finance

Department / Functional Area:

Operations Finance Department

Reports to:

Group Director of Operations Finance/ Regional Director Operations Finance

Geographical Responsibilities / Scope:

Global

Position Objective:

Ensure smooth transition of opening hotels/ takeovers and assistance to hotels with performance challenges, be instrumental in maintaining the control environment

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review feasibility projections

• Assist hotels with pre-opening budgets/ cashflows

• Assist in opening bank account and obtaining funding from owners where applicable

• Work with group treasury to ensure MOHG has correct control of bank account

• Due diligence for takeover hotels

• Appraisal and action plan for existing finance teams in takeover hotels

• Assessment and approval of various ROI and financial projections

• Provide guidance and onsite assistance for Hotels with performance issues from time to time

• Work with internal controls to assist in identifying and remedy for control deficiencies

• From time to time, assist hotels with csaq compliance

• Assist hotels regarding preparation and completion of GARM audits

• Advice/ mentor for DOF community

• On-boarding/ buddy for new DOF’s

• Assist in resolving accounting issues as necessary.

• Active on-site support for challenged hotels with no DOF/ finance dept issues when required

• Remote support across the portfolio on finance issues

Communication Requirements:

Internal/ External

• Interact and communicate effectively with key stakeholders to clearly articulate issues and solutions.

• Internal: CFO, Operations Finance Team, Hotel DOF’s, Regional Revenue. P&C, IT, Internal Controls

• External: Outsourcing service providers, external audit, GARM Audit

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Candidate needs to have total ownership and self-sufficiency, with commensurate experience and character

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or relevant field

• At least 10 years’ experience, of which 5 years experiences in the leadership roles of hospitality Finance industry, preferably in the role of Director of Finance or equivalent

• Expert knowledge of hotel operating procedures and systems including hotel finance systems, procurement system, property management system and POS system

Our commitment to you

Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously. MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones. Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally. Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

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