Dear Hiring Manager,

Due to the negative impact of COVID-19 on Hospitality Industry, I have lost my Job on June 30, 2020 therefore available for immediate joining.

I am a qualified FCMA [F-1553] with +18 years’ experience as a “Director Finance” in Hashoo Group including 16 Years in Hotel Operations and 2.5 Years in Corporate Office of Hashoo Group [www.hashoogroup.com] for taking care of 2 Marriott International Hotels [Franchise], 7 Pearl Continental Hotels, Financial Reporting of 1 Public Limited Company & 5 Private Limited Companies and Construction & Refurbishments of 3 New 5* Hotels, 1 Apartment building and 9 Existing 5* Hotels with the ability to perform detailed financial statements analysis, internal auditing/forecasting, financial management, audit procedures, risk management, as well as accomplishing outcomes and form value by conceptualizing strategic initiatives to propel achievement of financial goals, streamline operations, and maximize staff performance. Implement and monitor financial policies for effective compliance and responsible for institutionalizing financial controls for effective cash flow management.

As an Insightful professional skillful at providing useful insights in monthly board report executive summaries through detailed write-ups on the company’s financial health and future forecast to set up the stage for monthly executive business meetings. I also provide training, coaching, and supervise staff comprising financial analysts, financial managers, and administrative support personnel. Confident that my reputation as a leader will allow me to deliver similar results for your company, I invite you to review my enclosed CV in consideration for the position Head of Finance/CFO/Director Finance/Controller Finance.

Please consider the following highlights of my achievements:

• Increased Hotels’ GOP, Reduced per occupied room cost, food & beverage cost percentage and overheads without comprising on standards through effective internal controls, cost containment meetings, Profit Protection Plan and staff trainings.

• Increased profitability in 2 Marriott International Hotels and 7 Pearl-Continental Hotels through systematic Transformation process implemented along with M/s. McKinsey & Company by utilizing Wave software.

• Prepared Officers and ENT Checks Policy which was appreciated & implemented in all Group Hotels.

• Oracle based ERP implemented in 2004. Tejari Procurement implemented in 2007. Opera Fidelio – MFF, FMC implemented in 2010.

• Implemented internal controls, SOPs and SLAs in the tender, negotiation, workorder/contracts approvals and payment process to expedite and saved at least 15% of the total project costs of new hotels without compromising on standards.

• Saved USD1.1M and USD1M in two contracts by retendering as per implemented SOPs, SLAs and negotiation.

• I have a proven track record of accepting new challenges and then giving output more than management expectations which is evident from the performance based 8 Promotions and worked on 9 Positions in 6 Main Hotels and Head Office of Hashoo Group Companies;

Company/Location                                       Designation                                          No. of Rooms/Hotels                          Duration

Hashoo Group Corporate Office,ISB   Director Finance - Operations+ Projects 5 Star 12 Hotels                                     (Jan 2018 to June 2020)

5 Pvt Ltd + 1 Public Ltd            Financial Reporting                              6 Group Companies

with McKinsey & Company    Transformation           9 Hotels + Group Companies + Projects

Pearl Continental Hotel, Rawalpindi   Director Finance                                          193 Rooms                                            (Sep 2017 to Dec 2018)

Islamabad Marriott Hotel                      Director Finance                                          288 Rooms                                            (Mar 2015 to Sep 2017)

Pearl Continental Hotel, Bhurban        Director Finance                                          190 Rooms                                            (May 2013 to Mar 2015)

Hashoo Group Corporate Office           Management Auditor – HGH                    5 Star 9 Hotels                                      (May 2012  to Apr 2013)

Karachi Marriott Hotel                           Director Finance [Add. Assignment]        217 Rooms                                             (Sep 2012 to Jan 2013)

Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi          Director Finance [Add. Assignment]        286 Rooms                                             (Mar 2013 to Apr 2013)

Pearl Continental Hotel, Rawalpindi   Director Finance                                          193 Rooms                                            (Dec 2010 to Apr 2012)

Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore           Acting Director Finance                              607 Rooms                                           (Mar 2010 to Nov 2010)

Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore           Deputy Director Finance                            607 Rooms                                           (Sep 2006 to Feb 2010)

Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore           Assistant Director Finance                         607 Rooms                                           (Feb 2005 to Aug 2006)

Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore           Manager Accounts                                       607 Rooms                                           (Jul 2004 to Jan 2005)

Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore           Assistant Manager Accounts                     607 Rooms                                           (Jul 2003 to Jun 2004)

Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore           Accounts Officer                                           607 Rooms                                          (Oct 2002 to Jun 2003)

Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore           Payable Officer                                             607 Rooms                                          (Mar 2002 to Oct 2002)

As a next Finance Professional with this Company, I will endeavor to cultivate vital client partnerships that continually enhance networks while boosting the company’s growth stream. I look forward to discussing the next steps with you via email or phone at your convenience.

Best regards,

Sajid Javed   [FCMA, APA, M.Com]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sajidjaved/

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