Dhiafatina
For Hotels (also known as Dhiafatina) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
the Qatar Airways Group (QR Group). Dhiafatina, which is an Arabic word
meaning Our Hospitality, represents the QR Group expansion into
the hospitality business. This subsidiary of QR Group was established
in 2010, and has a growing portfolio of hotel properties that have been
hand-picked to complement Qatar Airways’ global strategy of growth for
the future. In this role, you will have a broad remit undertaking
supporting our hotel portfolio in Financial Accounting, Business
Performance Management, Business Planning as well as Investment Analysis
for new acquisitions.
Additionally, the role provides financial support to the Chief Subsidiaries Officer and his team in broader commercial projects and acquisitions complementing the core airline business in the areas of real estate development and commercial management. Key projects typically include commercial and residential real estate developments or acquisitions to meet the needs of the growing business.
Additionally, the role provides financial support to the Chief Subsidiaries Officer and his team in broader commercial projects and acquisitions complementing the core airline business in the areas of real estate development and commercial management. Key projects typically include commercial and residential real estate developments or acquisitions to meet the needs of the growing business.
Reporting
to Finance Manager, the position will be responsible for the
preparation of financial and strategic planning, monitor execution of
financial plans by tracking risks, controls, opportunities, and driving
corrective actions in cooperation with the management team. As a subject
matter expert the role will provide value-added, meaningful, and
insightful reporting and analysis for Qatar Airways Subsidiaries.
Qualifications:
Essential
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent
- Graduated with a major in Commerce/Accounting or a related field
- Possess a qualified professional accounting certificate like CA/CPA/ACCA/CIMA
- MBA Finance
Previous Experience:
Essential
- Specialist - minimum 5 years of job-related experience required
- Airline experience, ground handling or catering experience, banking institutions.
Essential
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to review variances, understand business cycles and their impact on the profit and loss account.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills are a must as is the ability to work effectively across the organization.
- Good knowledge of Internal Finance System
- Knowledge of cost centre accounting, preparing budgets and forecasts.
- Internal practical and technical knowledge needed including management skills
- Must have excellent computer skills, including Microsoft excel, Word, MS Access and Power Point and have proficiency with Oracle Financials.
- Must have the ability to analyse and interpret data
- Must have excellent organizational ability to be able to set priorities, handle multiple responsibilities, work interruptions and meet deadlines.
- Must have the ability to work independently with minimal instructions
- Must have good interpersonal skills.
- Must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of records and information
- User level experience in any ERP preferably in Oracle and computer literate with a thorough knowledge of Microsoft word, excel and power point.
- Excellent English language communication skills both written and oral and well developed interpersonal skills.
- Strong aviation specific profile in either expenditure or revenue accounting.
- Managerial skills - Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate's skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members.