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Education
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Amit Bhandari

Amit Bhandari

Nagpur,MH

Summary

I am a dynamic finance professional with extensive experience in cost control, income auditing, accounts payable, and cash management within the hospitality industry. My proficiency spans key areas such as costing, variance analysis, and inventory management, where I excel in auditing and verifying all revenue transactions. Additionally, my expertise includes supervising materials Section , processing invoice payments, maintaining financial records, and reconciling accounts .As an energetic self-starter and dedicated team builder, I am prepared to make a meaningful impact.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Income Auditor

Dubai Holding Group Services-Jumeirah-Burj Al Arab
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Performed daily income audits reconciliation to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial standards.
  • Compare Point of Sale (POS), Property Management System (PMS), and accounting software entries to identify discrepancies.
  • Reviewed and reconciled financial transactions, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures.
  • Ensure all revenue-related operations comply with UAE VAT regulations and internal policies.
  • Prepare detailed reconciliation reports for Municipality Fees and TD and ensure compliance with DTCM guidelines for Tourism Dirham and Municipality rules for tax collection and reporting
  • Assist with month-end closing by ensuring accurate income accruals and journal entries.
  • Collaborated with SBU finance team to streamline reporting processes, enhancing efficiency in data management.
  • Ensure all exempted transactions have proper supporting documentation and approvals.
  • Coordinate with SBU front office, F&B, and finance department to resolve revenue discrepancies.
  • Suggesting improvements in the revenue control process.
  • Help implement automation or tools that increase the efficiency and accuracy of income auditing


Cost Controller/Income Auditor/Accounts Payable/General Cashier

Mercure Hotel - Accor Group
03.2014 - 02.2025
  • Expertly manage Food & Beverage costs through strategic menu engineering and variance analysis to drive profitability.
  • Maintain meticulous records in the FMC system, ensuring precise financial tracking with up-to-date receipts.
  • Coordinate closely with restaurant management to promptly resolve F&B-related issues and streamline operations.
  • Systematically update POS selling prices to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Proactively identify weaknesses in internal controls and recommend actionable improvements to boost operational efficiency.
  • Conduct detailed audits of purchase orders and invoices, ensuring timely distribution for approval.
  • Diligently audit bills for accuracy, correcting discrepancies to maintain financial integrity.
  • Verify and attach proper backup to expense reports to facilitate transparency and compliance.
  • Reconcile all statements and proactively request missing invoices, making necessary adjustments for financial precision.
  • Obtain and attach appropriate support documentation to invoices prior to payment, ensuring thoroughness.
  • Stamp all invoices as 'paid' before submission to check signers, streamlining the payment process.
  • Organize paid and unpaid invoice files for effective tracking and reporting.
  • Prepare all necessary period closing reports and entries to maintain financial accuracy and compliance.

Cluster Assistant Manager- Food & Beverage Controls

Hilton & Double Tree by Hilton
11.2013 - 02.2014
  • Expertise in Food & Beverage Costing and Control Processes to drive profitability.
  • Proficient in generating comprehensive F&B Controller Reports, including Month-End Reconciliation, Cafeteria Reports, Stock Turnover Reports, and Restaurants Cover Reports.
  • Skilled in managing Online Purchase Orders for liquor procurement, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
  • Conduct physical inventories at month-end, overseeing receiving areas and storage to maintain accuracy.
  • Proven ability to minimize unauthorized consumption in kitchen and restaurant operations.
  • Experienced in maintaining L15/L15F & L16/L16-F Excise Registers for regulatory compliance.

F & B Controller Associate

Radisson Blu Hotel
04.2012 - 11.2013
  • Conducted comprehensive physical inventories of bars, generating accurate verification reports to ensure inventory integrity.
  • Executed month-end inventories, enhancing accountability and precision in reporting.
  • Performed regular surprise bar audits, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
  • Minimized and controlled voiding across all F&B outlets, optimizing revenue.
  • Collaborated with the Income Auditor for regular physical cash audits, safeguarding financial accuracy.

Banquet Captain/F & B Supervisor

Radisson MBD Blue Hotel
11.2006 - 12.2011
  • Analyze staff evaluations and feedback to continuously enhance the customer experience.
  • Manage and train staff to achieve exceptional customer service and maximize operational efficiency.
  • Proactively address and resolve customer complaints, upholding a high standard of guest satisfaction.
  • Supervise events and team members, ensuring seamless service delivery throughout.
  • Consistently implement service standards and operating procedures in banquet and catering services.

Education

BHM Degree - Hotel Management

Ram Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology
01.2006

Secondary School - undefined

Army School Hempur
01.2002

Skills

  • Proactive problem-solving
  • Compliance auditing methods
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

LANGUAGE

English

Hobbies and Interests

Playing Chess, Badminton

Timeline

Income Auditor

Dubai Holding Group Services-Jumeirah-Burj Al Arab
02.2025 - 04.2025

Cost Controller/Income Auditor/Accounts Payable/General Cashier

Mercure Hotel - Accor Group
03.2014 - 02.2025

Cluster Assistant Manager- Food & Beverage Controls

Hilton & Double Tree by Hilton
11.2013 - 02.2014

F & B Controller Associate

Radisson Blu Hotel
04.2012 - 11.2013

Banquet Captain/F & B Supervisor

Radisson MBD Blue Hotel
11.2006 - 12.2011

Secondary School - undefined

Army School Hempur

BHM Degree - Hotel Management

Ram Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Amit Bhandari