Accounting, Decision Making & Financial Communication

By the end of this training, delegates will be able to:

• Interpret and analyze key financial statements with confidence
• Apply financial ratios and metrics to assess business performance
• Evaluate capital investment options using NPV, IRR, and payback models
• Identify financial risks and implement effective cost control measures
• Align financial goals with broader business strategies
• Optimize revenue generation and capital allocation strategies
• Communicate financial insights to stakeholders and lead financial transformation

• C-Suite Executives (CEO, CFO, COO, CIO)
• General Managers and Investment Leaders
• Senior Operational Managers in Hospitality, Real Estate, and Asset Management
• Business Unit Heads involved in budgeting, investment planning, or financial reporting
• Leaders preparing to transition into more strategic or financially-focused roles

Day 1: Financial Mastery for Strategic Decision-Making
Objective: Equip leaders with advanced financial analysis skills to drive profitability and growth.

9:00 – 9:15am:    Establihing Expectations and Desired Outcome

9:15 – 10:30am: 
Module 1: Financial Statements Deep Dive    
Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow
Key metrics for Hotels Management vs . Property Investments

10:30 – 10:45am    Coffee Break    

10:45 – 12:30pm:
Module 2:  Financial Ratios & Performance Analysis    
Liquidity, Profitability, Leverage Ratios
Case Study: Analyzing a Hotel’s Financial Health

12:30 – 13:30pm   Lunch    

13:30 – 15:00pm:
Module 3: Capital Budgeting & Investment Appraisal    
NPV, IRR, Payback Period
Group Exercise: Evaluating Real Estate Investment vs Merger & Aquisition

15:00 – 15:15pm    Coffee Break    

15:15 – 17:00pm:
Module 4: Risk Management & Cost Control    
Identifying financial risks in Hotels/Investments
Scenario Analysis: Mitigating Downturns

Day 2: Business Acumen & Strategic Leadership
Objective: Apply financial insights to operational and investment strategies.

9:00 – 10:30am:
Module 5: Linking Finance to Business Strategy    
Aligning financial goals with operations
Hotel RevPar vs. Investment Portfolio ROI

10:30 – 10:45am: Coffee Break    

10:45 – 12:30pm:
Module 6: Revenue Optimization & Cost Efficiency    
Dynamic Pricing (Hotels)
Capital Allocation (Investments)
Workshop: Profit Maximization Strategies

12:30 – 13:30pm    Lunch    

13:30 – 15:00pm:
Module 7: Strategic Decision-Making Simulation    
Group Case Study: Merging Financial & Operational Data
Role-play: Boardroom Investment Pitch

15:00 – 15:15pm    Coffee Break    

15:15 – 16:45pm:
Module 8: Leadership in Financial Transformation    
Communicating Financial Insights to Stakeholders
Driving Change in High-Experience Teams

16:45 – 17:00pm:  Wrap-up & Action Plans    
Q&A, Feedback, Certificates

Delivery Method

• 20% Lecture (Expert insights)
• 60% Interactive (Case studies, group exercises)
• 20% Reflection (Peer discussions, Q&A)

SARAVANAN MUTHEYAH, CA(M), ACPA, MBA (Finance)
Chartered Accountant (MIA)
ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountant (ACPA)
MBA (Finance), IIUM
Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons), UKM
Diploma in Accountancy, Polytechnic Ungku Omar

PROFILE

Saravanan Mutheyah is a seasoned Chartered Accountant and Certified Corporate Trainer with over 25 years of professional experience, including extensive financial leadership roles in the hospitality industry.
He has served in various finance and audit capacities at major hotel chains, combining practical operational knowledge with financial strategy.
As a HRDF-certified trainer, he delivers impactful training sessions across finance, internal audit, and management reporting—tailored for hotel operations and finance teams.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IN HOSPITALITY

Saravanan brings more than 8 years of direct experience in hotel financial management, having worked in both local and international hotel groups:

• Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa (Credit Section – Account Assistant)
  Sept 2005 – Mar 2009

  • Managed accounts receivable, credit control, and guest payment handling.
  • Handled revenue reporting for travel agents and corporate clients.
  • Involved in customer relationship management to reduce bad debts.

• Syuen Hotel Ipoh (Account Supervisor)
  Dec 2002 – Mar 2005

  • Oversaw general ledger, audit preparation, and financial closing activities.
  • Supported operational budgeting and financial controls.

These roles have given him strong insight into hotel operations, revenue cycles, credit control processes, and financial compliance in hospitality settings, making him a highly relevant trainer for hotel finance and operations teams.

TRAINING TOPICS RELEVANT TO HOTELS

• Financial Management for Non-Finance Hotel Managers
• Internal Audit and Financial Controls in Hospitality
• Budgeting and Cost Control for Hotel Operations
• Credit Control, Debtor Collection, and Aging Management
• Handling Full Set of Accounts for Hospitality Businesses
• Financial Statement Analysis for Hotel Executives
• Tax Planning and Compliance in Hotel Operations

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Managing Partner – Saravanan & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
2017 – Present

• Corporate finance advisor to SMEs including service-based industries.
• Conducts training and consulting in financial governance and strategic planning.

Senior Finance Manager – Lotus Five Star Cinemas
2014 – 2022

• Led finance function for a major entertainment chain with hospitality elements.
• Managed budgeting, financial analysis, internal audits, and risk mitigation.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement.

1. By Credit card: You can opt to register and pay online with our latest payment integration system through our website.
2. Bank Transfer- You can also opt to bank transfer payment via local / international banks. Please send payment slip as proof of payment.
3. HRD Corp Claimable Courses Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas - Applicable to Malaysian Employer Only

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