Kishan Kumar, MBA, CHFMA, CPM

Experience

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  EY

  Jun 2007 - May 2009

  • Senior Accountant

    May 2008 - May 2009

  • Auditor

    Jun 2007 - Apr 2008
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  Alila Hotels

  Jun 2009 - Mar 2011

  Accountant
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  Park Hyatt

  Apr 2011 - Jul 2011

  Accountant
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  Jumeirah Group / Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts

  Jun 2011 - May 2012

  Finance Executive
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  Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

  Apr 2012 - now

  Eminent Accomplishments ◉ Administered financial budgets fastidiously & exceeded budgeted profits for the financial year 2017, 2018 & 2020.◉ Inaugurated a worker management system ‘Ontrack’ & drove the annual cost savings by 10 - 15% from 2017 - 2020.◉ Negotiated hotel contracts, ensuing in a reduction in the contract value by 15-20% devoid of impacting the quality of services.◉ Performed compelling training to the finance department resulting in enhanced process efficiency & commended by the BOD.◉ Implemented shared service model for both properties in accounting, IT & procurement, ensuing huge cost saving. ◉ Managed the finance division with 26 employees scoring high rating for internal & PCI audits.◉ Collaborated assiduously with HODs & enhanced all revenue streams via elevating the average guest spending. ◉ Initiated a simplified accounting process & penned a bible on financial systems management, now being used for new recruit training. JD◉ Accountable for all the Financial & Accounting functions pertaining to the resort & the residential operation. ◉ Formulate & execute solid financial strategies to focus on long-term business financial goals & forge priorities/ policies to enhance organizational financial health.◉ Implement effective internal controls, streamlined process, cost management practices to enhance revenue & profitability. ◉ Perform financial analysis/ reporting’s, scenario planning & financial modelling to assist in strategic business decision-making.◉ Manage & enhance business forecasts, budgeting & engage with HODs to effectively manage budgets & support their decisions.◉ Lead & manage diverse internal fiscal projects, coordinate/ facilitate external & internal audits, review balance sheet reconciliations, prepare/ manage cash flows & handle trial balances/ month end closings.◉ Analyze/ convert financial reports, statements, data’s into concise & precise actionable information. Show less ◉ Performed internal audit (IA) for Four Seasons Mauritius & Johannesburg (South Africa) in collaboration with Director - IA.◉ Assisted with the Pre-opening & opening process of FS Seychelles at Desroches Island.◉ Scrutinize & clarify variances in relation to actuals, budgets, & forecasts.◉ Render fiscal analysis & diligence assistance pertaining to acquisitions, joint ventures, and other new business opportunities.◉ Ensure adherence to USALI systems & assist with DOF/ ADOF. ◉ Proffer financial/ non-financial reporting to the Top Brass to ensure they possess valid, current information to enable financial ownership & make available insights for strategic decision-making.◉ Review department staff skill gaps & facilitate T&D programs to enhance efficiency & attain team objectives with the utmost quality. ◉ Own & enhance prevailing systems/ processes to elevate productivity, the precision of the Finance team.◉ Leading monthly P&L meetings with HODs to provide constructive feedback whilst increasing the comprehension of the P&L & assisting in initiating resort-wide cost-saving programs. Show less

  • Director of Finance

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Assistant Director Of Finance

    Dec 2021 - Feb 2024

  • Assistant Director of Finance

    Jun 2016 - Dec 2021

  • Chief Accountant

    Jun 2015 - May 2016

  • Accountant

    Apr 2012 - May 2015