Accounting Financial

Location:

Hamilton, Pembroke Parish, Bermuda

Posted:

March 07, 2018

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Stanley Gomes

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Skype ID: stanley.gomes7

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Executive Brief

Hospitality Finance Management Professional with over 16 years of demonstrated experience in offering budgeting, forecasting, cost control, cash management, profit maximization and analyzing financial statements & project implementation.

I have proven ability to manage complex projects, advise at senior level and lead a team to provide a professional support service.

My proven track record includes planning and implementing internal and external audits, internal key controls, policy & procedures, setup of all financial systems, tax structures, and training & development of colleagues.

An expert with new opening projects and I have recently opened

Fairmont Ajman - UAE - 2015,

Fairmont Baku - Azerbaijan - 2012

Swissotel, Kolkata – India - 2010.

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr – UAE - 2009

Specific experience in hotel opening, setting up Finance Department from start, Hotel/Department recruitment.

I have applied for Canadian immigration through Express Entry and my file number is E00805996. My target is to get a Job in Canada so that I can get my Permanent Residence status with my family.

Work Experience

ASST. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & BUSINESS SUPPORT at Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda, (FRHI Hotels & Resorts Worldwide now part of ACCOR Group)-reporting directly to the regional director of Finance.

June 2017 – Till Date

Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP, USALI)

• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures

• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met

• Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit

• Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions

• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash

• Oversee bank reconciliation and investment accounts

• Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting

• Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy

• Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll

• Implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation

• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate.

• Liaise with the Treasurer, Finance Committee and/or Audit Committee as appropriate

• Oversee all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner

• Negotiate and manage the employee insurance and benefits plans

• Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Executive Committee

• Maximize income where possible and appropriate

• Oversee the management of all leases, contracts and other financial commitments

• Monitor all legislation and certification relevant to the organization to ensure that the organization is compliant.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER at Telal Resort, Al Ain UAE The biggest Hunting Resort in UAE, 2016 World Luxury Hotel Award Winner.

February 2017 – May 2017

• Responsible in ensuring the security of hotel assets. Serve as primary contact for all hotel financial and accounting-related issues with Owners, Auditors (internal and external) and regulatory agencies.

• The use of financial analysis, data trends and market information to anticipate needs, identify operating, financial issues, and recommend actions to maximize financial return.

• Support in creating the annual operating budget for the property and provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for department heads.

• Analyze ROI for capital projects prior to committing funds and, upon completion, determine if anticipated results were achieved.

• Maximize cash flow performance of the hotel through controls on inventory (avoid excessive supply), credit and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances.

• Review rates and recommend rate strategy to the General Manager; participate in sales strategy meetings.

• Manage day-to-day activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance, and recognize good performance.

• Educate, train and motivate finance and accounting teams to achieve hotel revenue goals. Ensure staff has the information, market data, tools and equipment to successfully carry out job duties.

• Provide direction to hotel employees on how decision-making impacts profits.

• Ensure accounting practices, support the guest experience through payment options inventory controls and financial dispute resolution.

• Implement and maintain acceptable accounting practices as required by company policy and procedures.

• Develop and implement financial control procedures and systems; maintain records for internal and external audits; ensure compliance with government regulations and contractual agreements.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER at Alfikra Al Hadita Building Cleaning Services, Dubai UAE.

Jun 2016 – February 2017

• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures

• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met

• Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the Board's Audit Committee and the external auditors as necessary

• Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions

• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash

• Oversee bank reconciliation and investment accounts

• Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting

• Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy

• Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation

• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate.

• Liaise with the Treasurer, Finance Committee and/or Audit Committee as appropriate

• Oversee all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner

• Negotiate and manage the employee insurance and benefits plans

• Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Executive Committee

• Maximize income where possible and appropriate

• Negotiate with Bank for lines of credit or other financial services as required and appropriate

• Oversee the management of all leases, contracts and other financial commitments

• Monitor all legislation relevant to the organization (employment standards, occupation health and safety, human rights, etc.) and all regulations on professional certification to ensure that the organization is compliant.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & BUSINESS SUPPORT at Fairmont Ajman, UAE, (FRHI Hotels & Resorts Worldwide now part of ACCOR Group)

November 2014 – April 2016

• The use of financial analysis, data trends and market information to anticipate needs, identify operating Financial issues, and recommend actions to maximize financial return.