• Responsible for controlling and analyzing strategic aspects for new hotel pipeline in Middle East & Africa Region.• Maintain an understanding of competitive forces and compile key external market information.• Draft Annual Operating Plan in conjunction with commercial team.• Lead Business Forecasting and consolidation for diverse international business units.• Conduct Variance Analysis on revenue, expense, KPI’s vs MoM, YoY, forecast, and budget.• Create presentation material and set meeting agenda for monthly performance updates.• Report key operation finance details to VP Finance and area President, highlighting business risks/opportunities.• Utilize financial systems (Oracle Hyperion/Essbase) to aggregate and analyze financial and operational data.Accomplishments:Designed Excel project dashboard to exhibit key milestones in one report for multiple projects.Designed financial model for project cash requirement, combining commercial and cashflow forecasts.Created labor financial model incorporating international drivers for multi-country labor budgeting.

London: 10/2015 - 10/2016Dubai: 09/2014 - 09/2015International operations finance:• Prepared annual operating plan for >$95M annual revenue business unit• Forecasting based on key business drivers and expenses• Conducted Variance Analysis on expenses, revenue, KPI’s vs. last year, plan, and budget• Research key business drivers and expenses to make accurate monthly forecast submissions• Monitor performance, provide commentary and cause of change to regional reporting function.• Utilize ERP Systems (Oracle and Peoplesoft) and Accounting Systems (Peoplesoft and Sun)• Reconciled financial accounts and operational systems, investigated and solved discrepancies• Cross functional P/L management• Prepare and distribute daily reports used internally such as daily revenue• Managed retention of records in line with internal and local requirements, liaised with external archive partner• Prepared and processed journal entries, retaining transaction supporting documents • Implemented and reviewed compliance measures in line with US GAAP and SOX• Managed accruals for utilities, payroll, and operating expenses• Oversaw transactional accounting functions (AP, AR)• Verified daily revenue and completed daily revenue audits• Reviewed and approved purchase orders as required by business in line with approved budget• Active business partner with: IT, HR, Operations, and Senior ManagementAccomplishments:-Drafted project framework for employee benefit which increased efficiency and saved costs implemented in the Arabian Peninsula after successful pilot-Attended and participated in the 2015 Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hilton Worldwide Finance Conference in Prague, CZ-Awarded the Employee of the Month – June 2016

Asset Management division of JP Morgan Chase in Denver, CO. • Contributed to the daily operations of JP Morgan's Asset Management division, gaining hands-on experience.• Actively participated in team meetings and brainstorming sessions, contributing innovative ideas and perspectives to enhance investment strategies and processes.• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy while conducting data analysis, ensuring the integrity and reliability of investment-related information.• Adapted to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, managing multiple tasks effectively and meeting deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality work.• Developed a comprehensive understanding of industry regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external guidelines.• Actively pursued professional development opportunities, attending industry conferences and workshops to expand knowledge of asset management practices and industry trends.