Rupinder Garg

Experience

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  Jaypee Hotels Limited

  Apr 2003 - Apr 2006

  Assistant Manager Finance

  Head of Management Audit Vertical assisted by a team of 3 Chartered Accountants responsible for ensuring compliance with system, procedure and controls for 4 owned hotels thus preventing revenue leakage and ensuring effective cost controls.Assist management in budgeting by providing advice and assistance as well as ensuring budgetary control.Upgraded the system by determining the relevance of existing system and recommending changes.Managed consolidation and finalization of corporate Balance Sheet and other financial statements.Coordinated between 3 hydro-electric project sites. Show less

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  Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Asia Pacific

  Apr 2006 - Aug 2016

  - Managing profitability and liquidity of Carlson Hotels, South Asia for superior performance. - Managing Hotel Finance Operations for 50 Managed Hotels. A total portfolio of over 90 operating (both managed and franchised) and 30 under development hotels. - Conceptualisation, development and execution of agreed business strategies- Building capabilities for profitable growth - Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships, Valuation and Due Diligence- Accelerated and profitable development through organic (hotel agreement negotiations) and inorganic growth (strategic investments)- Managing reporting requirements - Corporate accounting / reporting, Hotel Reporting, Statutory reporting- Managing Hotel Owners expectations, Managing risks and regulatory environment.Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group (now known as Radisson Hotel Group) is one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups. The Carlson Rezidor portfolio includes more than 1,340 hotels in operation and under development with a footprint spanning more than 105 countries and territories and a powerful set of global brands including Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu®, Radisson®, Radisson Red, Park Plaza®, Park Inn® by Radisson and Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM. In most hotels, guests can benefit from Club CarlsonSM, one of the most rewarding loyalty programs in the world. Carlson Rezidor and its brands employ 88,000 people. Show less

  • Sr. Director Finance, South Asia

    Apr 2012 - Aug 2016

  • Director Finance

    Apr 2010 - Mar 2012

  • Associate Director Finance

    Apr 2007 - Mar 2010

  • Finance Manager

    Apr 2006 - Mar 2007
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  DAMAC Properties

  Jan 2019 - now

  - Joined Damac in 2016 for their hospitality division, role expanded rapidly to head of finance function for the golf, facilities management and leasing business verticals.- Strategizing for several hotels in pipeline from feasibility stage to pre-opening leading to actual opening.- Responsible for robust financial reporting and planning ensuring a fair reflection of operating assets for improved decision making and corporate governance.- Developing best financial accounting practices and control procedures and continually reviewing them to maximize impact and efficiency creating shareholder value.- Measuring, managing and mitigating business risks through accurate budgeting and forecasting in co-ordination with leadership team.- Assist development initiatives and strategic plans through financial due diligence and commercial negotiations.- Managing and mentoring a centralized finance team of 90 people ensuring succession planning and functional excellence.- Managing ever changing regulatory environment, ensuring full compliance and minimizing any exposures. Show less Damac's facilities management arm, Luxury Owner Association Management Services (ISO certified) is responsible for managing owner associations and facility management activities of 120+ Damac buildings and villa clusters across GCC for 45,000+ units, including two master communities. Recognized by Dubai Land Department for its excellence in managing common area facilities, it plays a vital role at every stage in post-sale customer satisfaction, as well as maintaining facilities and protecting customers’ investments. Show less

  • Vice President Finance, Damac Group

    Sept 2016 - now

  • Damac Hotels & Resorts

    Sept 2016 - now

  • Trump International Golf Club

    Aug 2017 - now

  • Damac Facilities Management

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Damac Leasing

    Jan 2019 - now