Vice President Finance, Damac Group
Current- Joined Damac in 2016 for their hospitality division, role expanded rapidly to head of finance function for the golf, facilities management and leasing business verticals.- Strategizing for several hotels in pipeline from feasibility stage to pre-opening leading to actual opening.- Responsible for robust financial reporting and planning ensuring a fair reflection of operating assets for improved decision making and corporate governance.- Developing best financial accounting practices and control procedures and continually reviewing them to maximize impact and efficiency creating shareholder value.- Measuring, managing and mitigating business risks through accurate budgeting and forecasting in co-ordination with leadership team.- Assist development initiatives and strategic plans through financial due diligence and commercial negotiations.- Managing and mentoring a centralized finance team of 90 people ensuring succession planning and functional excellence.- Managing ever changing regulatory environment, ensuring full compliance and minimizing any exposures.