Amirul Islam
Port Douglas,QLD
Summary
Passionate about hospitality and aim to obtain the relevant experiences to fulfill my ambition to become a Strategic Finance Leader-Director of Finance and Accounting
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Asst. Director of Finance
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas
Port Douglas, QLD
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented financial models to analyze current and future financial performance.
- Created detailed reports for senior management on budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review budgets and discuss potential cost savings initiatives.
- Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
- Worked closely with external auditors during the annual audit process to ensure accurate reporting of financial results.
- Provided guidance and support on accounting policies and procedures to staff members in the finance department.
- Implemented internal controls within the finance department to protect company assets from fraud or misappropriation.
- Created long-term business plans that included capital expenditure projections as well as operating expense forecasts.
- Assisted in developing strategies for reducing costs while increasing profitability.
- Identified key performance indicators used to measure the effectiveness of financial operations.
- Participated in negotiations related to contracts, pricing agreements, vendor selection decisions.
- Evaluated budget plans and current costs to project trends and recommend updates.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
- Created financial management mechanisms to minimize financial risk to business.
FINANCE MANAGER
W DUBAI THE PALM
Dubai, Dubai
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Leading the Finance team for day to day operation
- Working closely with owners to make sure that property asset is managing very well and achieving the highest profitability
- Working as a business partner with all the other department leaders specially HR, Revenue management and sales and marketing to achieve the budgeted goal.
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Conducted risk management assessments and created strategies to minimize potential risks.
- Created monthly performance metrics that tracked key performance indicators.
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable records ensuring timely payments are made.
CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
W DUBAI THE PALM
05.2019 - 05.2021
- A&L, P&L and Payroll Analysis
- Asset Management, Owners reporting, Forecasting and Budgeting
- Statutory Audit review
- Cash flow analysis
- Leading full Finance and procurement team for day to day operations.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
JW MARRIOTT DUBAI
09.2018 - 05.2019
- (Property was suspended operation from Marriot International) Payroll Review, Forecasting, P&L review and analysis, Owners reporting, Credit Meeting minutes review and aging analysis
- Lead the Finance Team
- Acting as Hotel Controller.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
ST.REGIS AL HABTOOR POLO RESORT
02.2018 - 09.2018
- (Property was de-flagged from Marriot International) Forecast and P&L Review
- Worked with Owners Auditors for A&L.
ASSISTANT MANAGER (INCOME AUDIT)
LAPITA DUBAI PARKS AND RESORTS, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, DUBAI
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Pre-Opening Team, Lead Project Oryx on property level
- Opera, Sun & Oasys Configuration champion.
VARIOUS ROLES TO ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR
THE RITZ-CARLTON DIFC, DUBAI
07.2012 - 09.2016
- Initially employed as Front Desk Agent Promoted to Day Auditor Promoted to Income Audit Supervisor Promoted to Accounts Payable Supervisor
FRONT OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
ONE & ONLY ROYAL MIRAGE, DUBAI
10.2010 - 07.2012
- Support Night Audit Team and Work closely with Night Manager to submit all the daily report to Executive committee.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Hospitality Management
University of Derby
Derby,UK09.2025
Associate of Science - University Diploma in Hospitality Management.
University of Derby
Derby,UK09.2023
Hotel Real Estate Investment And Asset Management. - Real Estate Investment(eCornell)
Cornell University
Ithaca,NY,USA.07.2023
Masters in finance fast track program towards DOF - Professional Finance
Marriott International-EMEA
Dubai,UAE04.2023
CHAE-Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive - Hospitality Accounting
HFTP-Hospitality Financial Technology Professional
Austin,Texas,USA01.2018
Diploma in Medical Technology(Dentistry) - Allied Health Science
Institute of Health Technology
Dhaka,Bangladesh07.2007
ACCA-Association of Chartered Certified Accountant - Accounting and Finance
ACCA(Association of Chartered Certified Accountant
Glasgow,UKMicro Masters in Data Science and Statistics(Finance) -MIT - Data Science and Statistics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT)
MA,USACapital Market-Yale University(Udemy) - Capital Market
Yale University
CT,USA04.2023
Introduction of Global Hospitality Management-eCornell - ECornell
Cornell University
Ithaca,NY,USA08.2015
Becoming a Strategic Leader-eCornell - Strategic Leader(eCornell)
Cornell University
Ithaca,NY,USA10.2022
Skills
- A multi-disciplinary professional experience with an impressive track record of multiple promotions in hospitality Self-motivated individual, attentive team player with a knack for providing quality financial performance and managing forecasts Well-versed in analyzing financial data focused on partnership with operations
- Change Management
- Problem solving and decision making
- Payroll Processing
- Business Forecasting
- KPI Tracking
- Strategic Planning
- Compliance Monitoring
- Account Reconciliation
- Budget Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Financial Forecasting
- Cost Management
- Asset Management
Professional Skills Certificate
- Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics, Udemy, 02/01/23
- Strategy Consulting Virtual Experience, Accenture, 01/15/23
- Introduction to Strategy Consulting Virtual Experience Program, BCG, 01/14/23
- Badge of completion for the Open-Access Strategy Consulting Virtual Experience Program, BCG, 01/29/23
- Microsoft Power BI Desktop for business Intelligence, Udemy, 10/03/22
Awards
Supervisor of the Quarter 2017-Lapita Dubai Parks and Resorts Autograph Collection Hotels.
Supervisor of the Year 2017 - Lapita Dubai Parks and Resorts Autograph Collection Hotels.
Employee of the Year 2014 - Ritz-Carlton, DIFC .
Five Star Award of 2nd Quarter 2014 - Ritz-Carlton, DIFC
Volunteer Experience
- Board of Director, HFTP(Hospitality Financial Technology Professional) 2017-2020
- CHAE Advisory Council Member 2019-2020
- HFTP Young Professional Council Member 2021-2023
- Media Specialist @ EXPO 2020 from Oct 2021 till Mar 2022(Largest Volunteering program for UAE government)
- Institute of Hospitality Education Member 2022-2024
- Mentor, Institute of Hospitality, UK
- Participate Ingenuity impact through enterprise program 2023 under university of Nottingham, UK
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
Asst. Director of Finance
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas
09.2023 - Current
FINANCE MANAGER
W DUBAI THE PALM
06.2021 - 09.2023
CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
W DUBAI THE PALM
05.2019 - 05.2021
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
JW MARRIOTT DUBAI
09.2018 - 05.2019
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
ST.REGIS AL HABTOOR POLO RESORT
02.2018 - 09.2018
ASSISTANT MANAGER (INCOME AUDIT)
LAPITA DUBAI PARKS AND RESORTS, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, DUBAI
10.2016 - 02.2018
VARIOUS ROLES TO ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR
THE RITZ-CARLTON DIFC, DUBAI
07.2012 - 09.2016
FRONT OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
ONE & ONLY ROYAL MIRAGE, DUBAI
10.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - International Hospitality Management
University of Derby
Associate of Science - University Diploma in Hospitality Management.
University of Derby
Hotel Real Estate Investment And Asset Management. - Real Estate Investment(eCornell)
Cornell University
Masters in finance fast track program towards DOF - Professional Finance
Marriott International-EMEA
CHAE-Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive - Hospitality Accounting
HFTP-Hospitality Financial Technology Professional
Diploma in Medical Technology(Dentistry) - Allied Health Science
Institute of Health Technology
ACCA-Association of Chartered Certified Accountant - Accounting and Finance
ACCA(Association of Chartered Certified Accountant
Micro Masters in Data Science and Statistics(Finance) -MIT - Data Science and Statistics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT)
Capital Market-Yale University(Udemy) - Capital Market
Yale University
Introduction of Global Hospitality Management-eCornell - ECornell
Cornell University
Becoming a Strategic Leader-eCornell - Strategic Leader(eCornell)
Cornell University
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