Sandeep Singh Recognized in Hozpitality's Best 30 Finance and Revenue Leaders in the Middle East for 2024
Sandeep Singh has shown excellent leadership and skill in overseeing the hotel's financial operations.
Sandeep Singh, Financial Controller at The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel, has been honored as one of Hozpitality's Best 30 Finance and Revenue Leaders in the Middle East for 2024.
Sandeep Singh, the Financial Controller at The Retreat Palm Dubai boasts over 13 years of expertise in hospitality and financial management. He began his career as an Income Auditor at Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi in 2011, gaining invaluable experience across various global hotel chains, including pre-opening projects and system migrations. Since joining The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel in 2020 as a Chief Accountant, Sandeep has been promoted to Financial Controller, a testament to his exceptional work. He has spearheaded innovative processes such as automating reporting systems, transitioning to SharePoint for report sharing, and converting manual approvals to e-forms. These advancements have significantly boosted efficiency and accuracy. Sandeep's IT expertise and dedication to integrating cutting-edge technology make him a valuable asset to the hospitality industry. His leadership and commitment to continuous improvement ensure that The Retreat Palm Dubai stays at the forefront of financial excellence.
Sandeep believes that every job has its own challenges, and how we manage them sets us apart. He enjoys the work environment at The Retreat Palm Dubai, appreciating the support and open-mindedness of the management, which encourages new ideas and innovation. He views organizations' diverse cultures and behaviors as opportunities to enhance his people management skills. Sandeep has worked diligently to overcome challenges in day-to-day operations by improving processes, implementing industry best practices, and fostering open discussions for new ideas and thoughts.
During his three years with the company, Sandeep has implemented several new processes to improve work quality. These include automating management reporting systems, standardizing reports and P&L statements, shifting all report sharing to Sharepoint, and moving from manual forms to e-forms for approvals. These initiatives have resulted in increased efficiency and accuracy. Under his guidance, the year-on-year Gross Operating Profit Margin has seen impressive growth, from 13% in 2020 to 39% in 2022, with an estimated projection of beyond 45% by 2025.
Looking ahead, Sandeep plans to integrate innovative technology into the work to automate tasks further and increase efficiency and accuracy. He aims to introduce web-based automating forms and approvals, develop new reporting systems, and integrate dashboards with MS BI. With his dedication, leadership, and focus on continuous improvement, Sandeep Singh is an invaluable asset to The Retreat Palm Dubai and the hospitality industry.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE