Sajar Shoukath Ali

Hospitality Finance · Abu Dhabi

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Open to Senior Finance Leadership Roles

Assistant Director
of Finance

17+ years driving financial strategy, compliance, and operational excellence across UAE's leading luxury hospitality brands — from Park Rotana to pre-opening hotel launches.

Budgeting & Forecasting Financial Reporting Variance Analysis Pre-Opening Finance MBA Qualified
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Experience

17+

Years

Based in

Abu Dhabi

UAE

+971 52 884 8855 sajar.ali@gmail.com

Languages

English Hindi Malayalam

Profile

Strategic Finance Leader

Dynamic finance leader with 17 years of extensive experience in hospitality finance, driving strategic oversight and operational excellence within high-pressure environments. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting enhances the ability to support organisational objectives while improving bottom-line performance. Proven track record collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and a culture of accountability.

Career Journey

Professional Experience

Assistant Director of Finance

Park Rotana & Park Arjaan · Abu Dhabi

Jul 2023 — Present
  • —Managed hotel financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and audits aligned with corporate guidelines.
  • —Collaborated with leadership to develop strategic financial plans supporting property goals.
  • —Supervised AP, AR, and Payroll functions ensuring timely and accurate processing.
  • —Conducted variance analysis providing insights for profit improvement and cost control initiatives.
  • —Built relationships with auditors and financial institutions to enhance transparency and compliance.

Assistant Financial Controller — Pre Opening

Damac Hills 2 Hotel, Edge by Rotana · Dubai

Oct 2022 — Jun 2023
  • —Managed pre-opening expenditures ensuring alignment with approved budgets and audit readiness.
  • —Led configuration and implementation of financial systems: Sun, Opera, Micros, Bayan, Jana.
  • —Compiled and presented monthly financial reports to ownership highlighting capital expenditures.
  • —Established MIS dashboards and analysis on financial performance and project milestones.

Financial Accountant

Park Rotana & Park Arjaan · Abu Dhabi

Apr 2014 — Sep 2022
  • —Prepared accurate monthly and annual financial statements; investigated key variances and trends.
  • —Managed month-end closing in line with corporate reporting timelines.
  • —Performed thorough bank reconciliations maintaining robust financial controls.
  • —Coordinated with departments to ensure smooth financial operations and reporting accuracy.
Aug 2009 — Mar 2014

Revenue Auditor

Park Rotana & Park Arjaan · Abu Dhabi

Jun 2008 — Jul 2009

Night Auditor

Al Bustan Rotana · Dubai

Expertise

Core Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting Financial Reporting Variance Analysis Analytical Skills Asset Management Supervisory Leadership Accounts Payable / Receivable Payroll Management MIS Reporting Pre-Opening Operations Sun System Opera PMS Micros

Education

Academic Background

2010 – 2012

MBA

Master of Business Administration
Bharathidasan University, Abu Dhabi

2003 – 2006

B.S. & Diploma

Hospitality & Tourism Management
Merit Swiss Asian School, Ooty

Let's connect

Open to Director of Finance roles across the UAE and wider region.

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