Complex Assistant Director of Finance

Role summary

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The Complex Assistant Director of Finance supports financial operations across The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi and related resort properties. Requirements typically include a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, strong knowledge of hotel accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and financial reporting, plus relevant hospitality experience. Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to lead and develop finance colleagues, ensure accurate and timely reporting, monitor revenue and expenses, support audits, maintain compliance with company policies, and provide commercially focused advice to hotel leadership. Strong communication, analytical ability, integrity, organization, and proficiency with finance systems are essential.

About the employer

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is a luxury beachfront resort in Dubai’s Mina Seyahi area, operated under Marriott International’s Westin brand. The property combines upscale accommodation with restaurants, lounges, pools, conference facilities, a private beach, and leisure amenities designed for both business and holiday guests. Westin is known for its wellness-focused positioning, including the signature Heavenly Bed, fitness facilities, nutritious dining choices, and programs intended to help guests maintain healthy routines while travelling. As part of Marriott International, the resort operates within a global hospitality network offering structured standards, career development opportunities, employee benefits, and international mobility. A complex finance leadership role supports the financial performance, controls, and reporting of multiple hotel operations while working closely with the general managers and department leaders.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it is a popular relocation destination with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, finance, aviation, retail, technology, and construction. Dubai offers an international lifestyle, modern infrastructure, beaches, shopping, dining, and a large expatriate community. The culture blends traditional Emirati values with global influences; modest dress and respectful behaviour are expected, particularly in public and religious settings. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are generally sunny and comfortable. Employers normally sponsor a residence and work visa after an offer is accepted, with medical checks, Emirates ID registration, and document attestation commonly required. Candidates should confirm benefits such as housing, transport, health insurance, flights, and annual leave. Rental costs can be high, so researching accommodation and commuting before arrival is advisable. English is widely used in business, although Arabic is the official language.