Sandeep Singh named among Hozpitality's Best 30 Most Popular Finance Leaders in the Middle East for 2023
Sandeep Singh, Finance Controller at The Retreat Palm Dubai has exceptional leadership and a focus on innovation, Sandeep has transformed financial operations, driving efficiency and profitability at his esteemed property.
Sandeep Singh, the esteemed Finance Controller at The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel, has been recognized as one of the esteemed Hozpitality's Best 30 Most Popular Finance Leaders in the Middle East for 2023. With a remarkable career trajectory and a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, Sandeep has consistently demonstrated his exceptional leadership and financial acumen.
Starting his journey as an Income Auditor at Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi in 2011, Sandeep swiftly climbed the ranks due to his outstanding contributions and results. Joining The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel in 2020 as Chief Accountant, his remarkable performance led to his promotion as Financial Controller within a short span of time.
Sandeep thrives on challenges and perceives them as opportunities for growth and excellence. The supportive work environment at The Retreat Palm Dubai has provided him with the ideal platform to showcase his talents and implement innovative ideas. By streamlining processes, adopting industry best practices, and fostering a culture of innovation, he has successfully overcome operational hurdles and significantly improved efficiency and accuracy.
Under Sandeep's leadership, notable improvements have been implemented, such as automating management reporting systems and standardizing reports. He introduced efficient report sharing through SharePoint and implemented e-forms for approvals, resulting in enhanced efficiency across the organization. As a result of his efforts, the Gross Operating Profit Margin witnessed a remarkable surge from 13% in 2020 to an impressive 39% in 2022, with a projected increase expected to surpass 45% by 2025.
Looking ahead, Sandeep is committed to integrating cutting-edge technology to further automate tasks and drive efficiency. His vision includes implementing web-based automated forms and approvals, developing advanced reporting systems, and integrating dashboards with MS BI for comprehensive data analysis. With his unwavering dedication, strong leadership skills, and relentless pursuit of continuous improvement, Sandeep Singh is an invaluable asset not only to The Retreat Palm Dubai but also to the entire hospitality industry.
Sandeep's professional journey spans over nine years, encompassing various roles such as Financial Accountant, Income Auditor, Accounts Payable, General Cashier, Cost Control, Payroll, Purchasing, Information Technology (IT), and Health & Benefits. He has also gained extensive experience in system upgrades and mappings for SUN, Opera, Micros, FBM, and Interfaces. Additionally, Sandeep is adept at people management, fostering healthy employee relations, and possesses exceptional presentation and communication skills.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE