Assistant Finance Manager

Role summary

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The Assistant Finance Manager supports the hotel’s financial operations, including month-end closing, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll coordination, cash control, and compliance with Marriott and local requirements. Candidates are generally expected to hold a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, with hospitality finance experience preferred. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, Excel, internal controls, and audit procedures is important. The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and the ability to meet deadlines. The successful candidate should communicate clearly, work well with department heads, identify financial risks, and help maintain reliable records while supporting the Finance Manager and hotel leadership.

About the employer

Le Méridien City Center Doha is an upscale Marriott International hotel located within the City Center Doha development in West Bay. The property combines contemporary accommodation with restaurants, meeting facilities, leisure amenities, and convenient access to Doha’s business district, shopping areas, and waterfront attractions. Le Méridien is a Marriott brand known for European-inspired design, art, culture, and a social guest experience. As part of Marriott International, the hotel operates within a global hospitality network offering structured standards, employee training, and potential career mobility across properties and countries. Finance team members support the hotel’s commercial performance by maintaining accurate accounts, controlling costs, assisting with budgets, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and Qatari regulations.

Working in Qatar

Qatar is a modern Gulf country rather than an island, with Doha as its main employment and lifestyle center. Hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, construction, healthcare, technology, and finance offer regular opportunities for international workers. Qatar has a multicultural population, excellent shopping and dining, beaches, museums, desert activities, and a generally safe, comfortable urban lifestyle. Islamic customs influence public behavior, dress, and the working week, so respectful clothing and cultural awareness are important. Most expatriate employees enter on an employer-sponsored work visa and receive a residence permit, with medical checks and document attestation commonly required. Employers may provide accommodation, transport, flights, medical insurance, or allowances, but packages vary. Living costs are highest for housing, while public transport and taxis are widely available. Candidates should confirm salary, benefits, probation terms, and visa sponsorship before relocating.