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Rajeev Garg

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Rajeev Garg

Summary

Accomplished finance executive with over 23 years of leadership in luxury hospitality and real estate across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, recognized for driving sustainable growth and enhancing long-term stakeholder value. Expertise in strategic financial management, governance, and cross-border operations provides a robust approach to complex financial landscapes. Trusted advisor to boards, joint venture partners, and regulators, with extensive experience in asset management, treasury, and compliance across GAAP, IFRS, and local standards. Proven ability to lead financial transformation initiatives, mentor high-performing teams, and align financial strategies with organizational vision in dynamic regulatory environments.

Overview

23
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Shang Properties Inc.

Vice President-Finance
01.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead strategic financial operations, capital planning, and treasury for luxury residential and hospitality projects.
  • Collaborate with the executive board on governance, risk management, and long-term value creation.
  • Strengthen internal controls, coordinate with internal and external auditors (PwC Philippines), and ensure AMLA compliance.
  • Mentor and develop finance teams across multiple entities: serve on the compensation committee, including supervision of the payroll department, and the audit committee.
  • Operational procurement supervision, including vendor management.
  • Drive corporate tax planning and stakeholder engagement.
  • Managing cash flow and working capital requirements.
  • Contribute to policy formulation, annual budget management, including periodic forecasting and CAPEX, and corporate governance.
  • Direct supervision of the Internal Audit Department. Audit Committee and Board meetings, advising on financial reporting, and risk oversight.
  • Asset management of Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila hotel (60% ownership), and project management of the Sri Lanka property.
  • Company-wide insurance program supervision.
  • Multi-country, multi-standard compliance (US GAAP, IFRS, and local GAAPs).
  • Directed comprehensive financial planning and analysis initiatives, aligning investment strategies with organizational objectives to support sustainable growth and profitability.
  • Developed and implemented operational policies optimizing resource allocation and efficiency.
  • Managed risk assessment processes, mitigating potential impacts on business operations and reputation.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.

Aberdeen Marina Club

Financial Controller
12.2010 - 06.2013

Job overview

  • Held full accountability for the Club's financial strategy, procurement operations, budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning, supporting one of Hong Kong's most prestigious luxury hospitality, and lifestyle venues.
  • Managed financial strategy, capex, procurement, and reporting for HKD 300 million renovation.
  • Delivered cost savings and improved systems through internal control enhancements.
  • Revamped budgeting and forecasting processes by implementing automated financial analysis tools, increasing transparency and accuracy for management reporting across multiple business units.
  • Collaborated with senior management to drive strategic planning initiatives and long-term financial goals.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting thorough internal audits and implementing necessary corrective actions.
  • Streamlined budgeting procedures, enhancing forecasting accuracy and resource allocation efficiency.
  • Led financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Supported executive-level decision making through the development of clear KPIs, financial metrics and dashboards.

Rotana Hotels and Resorts

Director of Finance
04.2009 - 12.2010

Job overview

  • Held full accountability for the Towers Rotana Hotel, Dubai financial strategy, procurement operations, budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning.
  • Led AED 100M Rooms renovation project with strong cost and compliance control.
  • Dubai (UAE)

Emaar Hospitality Group LLC

Director of Finance
08.2008 - 02.2009

Job overview

  • Selected as part of the pre-opening leadership team for Emaar's newly launched hospitality division, supporting the strategic rollout of flagship hotel assets aligned with the Burj Khalifa development.
  • Played a key role in establishing financial frameworks, pre-opening budgets, and reporting systems to support the group's rapid expansion into the luxury hospitality sector.
  • Role ended due to group restructuring during 2007 global financial crisis.
  • Directed cross-functional finance teams to establish standardized operating procedures, optimize cash management workflows, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks during the group's expansion into new luxury hospitality markets.
  • Dubai (UAE)

Shangri-La Hotel

Financial Controller
11.2002 - 08.2008

Job overview

  • Joined as pre-opening finance team member.
  • Built financial infrastructure from the ground up during pre-opening phase.
  • Designed SOPs, hiring protocols, control systems, payroll, and budgeting procedures.
  • Established cost-control and variance management: Implemented inventory controls, labor budgets, and F&B cost frameworks: conducted monthly actual vs. budget variance analysis to identify inefficiencies and reduce operating costs.
  • Directed monthly financial closings, coordinated with department heads to ensure timely reporting and compliance with established policies.
  • Dubai (UAE)

Metropolitan Hotel

Accounts Executive
01.2000 - 01.2002

Job overview

  • Dubai

The Trident (Oberoi Hotels)

Accounts Assistant
01.1999 - 01.2000

Job overview

  • Kochi, India

Chartered Accountants (CA) Firms

CA Articleship
01.1994 - 01.1999

Job overview

  • New Delhi, India

Education

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Guam Board Of Accountancy

CPA from Accounting, Tax & Regulations, Audit, IT
10-2025

Indian Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Delhi

Accounting Technician from Financial Accounting, Tax, Company Law, IT
08-1998

Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University
Ayodhaya, India

B.Com from Accounting, Tax, Social, Economics, Statistics
08-1994

Skills

  • Strategic financial management
  • Internal audit and treasury management
  • Board advisory and compliance expertise
  • Team leadership and mentoring
  • Relationship building
  • Performance monitoring
  • Forecasting
  • Budget administration
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Accomplishments

  • Continuous cost efficiency efforts
  • Enhanced Reporting Efficiency
  • Oracle ERP implementation
  • HRS implementation (on-going)
  • Land lease negotiation in Sri Lanka

Affiliations

Board member of 20+ non-listed companies and condominium corporations under SPI.

Certification

  • Finance & Compliance: Certified Public Accountant (CPA Active License from Guam state board), Certified Internal Auditor (Expected in 2026), IFRS Diploma (currently enrolled with ACCA and expected in 2026)
  • Hospitality & Asset Management: Enrolled with eCornell “Hotel Real Estate Investment and Asset Management”
  • Hotel General Manager in-house grooming program (CSET) by Shangri-La (2013-2014)
  • Sustainable Finance: “Certified Sustainable Finance Manager” program, exam due in December 2025
  • Leadership & Strategy: E-Cornell Executive Leadership, Managing for Execution

LANGUAGES & MOBILITY

Fluent in English and Hindi
Based in Manila, Philippines
Open to relocation and regional travel

References

  • Cezar P., Consing, President and CEO, Ayala Group of Companies, Manila, Philippines, Bong
  • Rohit, Garg, CFO, Habtoor Group, Dubai, UAE
  • Nicoleta, Cucos, People and Culture Leader, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Dubai, UAE

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

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Software

Microsoft office, SAP, NetSuite

Websites

Interests

Travel, Golf, History

Timeline

Vice President-Finance

Shang Properties Inc.
01.2019 - Current

Financial Controller

Aberdeen Marina Club
12.2010 - 06.2013

Director of Finance

Rotana Hotels and Resorts
04.2009 - 12.2010

Director of Finance

Emaar Hospitality Group LLC
08.2008 - 02.2009

Financial Controller

Shangri-La Hotel
11.2002 - 08.2008

Accounts Executive

Metropolitan Hotel
01.2000 - 01.2002

Accounts Assistant

The Trident (Oberoi Hotels)
01.1999 - 01.2000

CA Articleship

Chartered Accountants (CA) Firms
01.1994 - 01.1999

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

CPA from Accounting, Tax & Regulations, Audit, IT

Indian Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Accounting Technician from Financial Accounting, Tax, Company Law, IT

Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University

B.Com from Accounting, Tax, Social, Economics, Statistics

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