Finance Leadership · Abu Dhabi

Sajar Shoukath

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.

Sajar Shoukath
17+ Years Experience
UAE Based in Abu Dhabi
MBA Qualified
3 Languages
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.

Languages

English Hindi Malayalam
Budgeting & Forecasting Financial Reporting Variance Analysis Pre-Opening Finance Asset Management Accounts Payable / Receivable Payroll Management MIS Reporting Sun System Opera PMS Micros Supervisory Leadership
Career Journey

Professional
Experience

Jul 2023 — Present Park Rotana & Park Arjaan
Abu Dhabi

Assistant Director of Finance

  • 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.
Oct 2022 — Jun 2023 Damac Hills 2 Hotel, Edge by Rotana
Dubai

Assistant Financial Controller — Pre Opening

  • 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.
Apr 2014 — Sep 2022 Park Rotana & Park Arjaan
Abu Dhabi

Financial Accountant

  • 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.
Jun 2008 — Jul 2009 Park Rotana & Park Arjaan
Abu Dhabi

Revenue Auditor

Aug 2009 — Mar 2014 Al Bustan Rotana
Dubai

Night Auditor

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
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Sajar Shoukath Ali
Assistant Director of Finance

17+ years of hospitality finance leadership across UAE's luxury hotel sector. Open to Director of Finance roles.

UAE Mobile +971 52 884 8855
India Mobile +91 7447 777 444
Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Current Role Asst. Director of Finance
Park Rotana & Park Arjaan
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