Arshad Ahamed Haris
Riyadh
Summary
Years of Hospitality Industry experience with International and National Chain Hotels to lead a property into setting and achieving its objectives by utilizing personal skills, education, knowledge and practical work experience. Over 19 years of experience in Management (Finance) and all with the Hospitality Industry. Experienced financial management professional skilled in developing enhanced financial strategy. Budgets proactively to reduce expenditure for improved business profits. Offers diligent, decisive leadership focused on long-term solvency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Of Finance & Business Support
InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa
08.2022 - Current
Director Of Finance & Business Support
Intercontinental Hotel K.S.A
10.2018 - Current
- Delivered training and development to junior finance employees for progression and best practice improvements.
- Collaborated with marketing on budget preparation to ensure alignment with company requirements.
- Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
- Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximize progression and profitability.
- Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximise progression and profitability.
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Developed and administered annual budgets following periods of strong analysis and research.
- Resubmitted overdue invoices and confirmed payment receipts.
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Identified finance team efficiencies and reduced reporting timelines.
- Maintained responsibility of credit control to achieve debtor day targets.
- Reduced annual business expenditure through careful expense monitoring.
- Developed strategies to increase profits and cost savings.
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
Group Financial Controller
Al Massa Hotels
07.2015 - 09.2018
- Established credit control policies that increased year-on-year cashflow
- Managed group cash flow with comprehensive weekly financial updates.
- Prepared external audit documentation and financial reports for Management in operational planning and key decision making.
- Oversaw daily financial functions, including accounting, payroll and financial reporting.
- Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
Financial Controller
Best Western Hotel Makkah
12.2013 - 07.2015
- Oversaw all aspects of accounting and financial control operations for segment, managing £[Number]+ revenue annually.
- Assessed financial information for accuracy and integrity.
- Oversaw daily financial functions, including accounting, payroll and financial reporting.
Financial Controller
Ramada Makkah Hotel
03.2011 - 12.2013
Makkah Asst Financial Controller
Ramada Makkah Hotel
12.2008 - 03.2011
Jeddah Financial Accountant
Intercontinental Hotel
04.2008 - 11.2008
Makkah Income Audit, Accounts Payable, Asst Chief Accountant &Chief Accountant
Massa Hotels Group
10.2001 - 02.2008
- Compiled records for audits to facilitate smooth and complete reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
P.t Ravishankar
Diploma - Computer System Analyst
Dataenet
Gampola, Sri Lanka2000
Diploma - Computer Programmer
American College of Higher Education
1997
Diploma - Hotel Management
Ceylon Hotel School
Kandy, Sri Lanka1996
Diploma - Accounting
Open University of Colombo
Sri Lanka1995
Some College (No Degree) - Commerce & Finance
Particulars, Zahira National College
Gampola1994
MBA - Finance
Anglia Ruskin University
United KindomSkills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft :Excel/Word/Power Point Sun : Back office Module
- Opera : Front Office Fidelio Micro :MC Material Control
- Fidelio :Front Office /Back Office Module Sky : Payroll System
- Fidelio Micro: Point Of sale System Sky Jana : Material Control
- Coaching and training
- Performance reviews
- Management accounting
- Cashflow forecasting
- Financial reporting and analysis
Languages
Tamil
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Intermediate
B1
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Director Of Finance & Business Support
InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa
08.2022 - Current
Director Of Finance & Business Support
Intercontinental Hotel K.S.A
10.2018 - Current
Group Financial Controller
Al Massa Hotels
07.2015 - 09.2018
Financial Controller
Best Western Hotel Makkah
12.2013 - 07.2015
Financial Controller
Ramada Makkah Hotel
03.2011 - 12.2013
Makkah Asst Financial Controller
Ramada Makkah Hotel
12.2008 - 03.2011
Jeddah Financial Accountant
Intercontinental Hotel
04.2008 - 11.2008
Makkah Income Audit, Accounts Payable, Asst Chief Accountant &Chief Accountant
Massa Hotels Group
10.2001 - 02.2008
Diploma - Computer System Analyst
Dataenet
Diploma - Computer Programmer
American College of Higher Education
Diploma - Hotel Management
Ceylon Hotel School
Diploma - Accounting
Open University of Colombo
Some College (No Degree) - Commerce & Finance
Particulars, Zahira National College
Bachelor of Business Administration -
P.t Ravishankar
MBA - Finance
Anglia Ruskin University
Personal Information
Education
Passed