Abdul Qadeer Ahsan Honored as Judges' Choice Finance Leader of the Year
A finance expert was recognized during the Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards.
In a night of glamour and recognition at the Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards on December 6, 2023, the hospitality industry witnessed the commendable achievement of Abdul Qadeer Ahsan. As the Financial Controller at Dream Inn Holiday Homes Rental LLC, Ahsan was honored with the Judges' Choice Commended Finance Leader of the Year award, presented by eminent figures in the industry – Andy Cuthbert, President of Emirates Culinary Guild, and General Manager of Jumeirah Creekside Hotel Dubai, and Raj Bhatt, CEO of Hozpitality Group.
Ahsan's journey in the finance realm has been nothing short of remarkable. Currently, at the helm of the Dream Inn Holiday Homes Dubai finance department, he brings over nine years of expertise in the hospitality finance spectrum. Ahsan holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance, underlining his academic prowess and commitment to continuous learning.
His experience is a confirmation of his dedication, having consecutively served as Head of Finance in two organizations. A notable feather in his cap includes contributing to pre-opening a luxurious 5-star property and efficiently managing cluster operations for five properties in Dubai. Ahsan's ability to navigate the intricacies of Finance in the dynamic hospitality industry showcases his astuteness and strategic insight.
In his role as Financial Controller, Ahsan has been instrumental in steering the financial health of Dream Inn Holiday Homes Rental LLC. His responsibilities include providing insightful financial reports, overseeing daily cash flow and banking activities, managing fixed assets and computations, and coordinating with auditors to ensure robust financial monitoring.
Furthermore, Ahsan's role extends to collaborating with various departments to align financial strategies with the organization's broader objectives. His expertise in financial internal and external audits, reconciling balance sheet accounts, analyzing profit and loss results, and overseeing key functions like income audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the general ledger has positioned him as a leader in the finance domain.
Congratulations to Abdul Qadeer Ahsan on this well-deserved accolade!
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE