Chief Accountant

Role overview

We are looking for an energetic and service-minded finance professional to join the team in a hotel environment. This position focuses on supporting day-to-day finance operations, keeping accounting records accurate, and helping maintain strong internal controls in line with company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Check the General Cashier’s report, income journal voucher, supplier invoices, and the expense account coding in the general ledger.
• Review supplier payments against the relevant invoices, purchase orders, and other supporting documents, along with employee expense claims.
• Examine payroll reports and the supporting paperwork at month-end.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations and track the renewal of contracts nearing expiry.
• Create, post, and update standard and adjustment journal vouchers at month-end.
• Review the general ledger at month-end and study expenses as well as significant deviations from budget.
• Make sure accounting reports are completed and that deadlines for other team members are met.

Education and experience

A degree in hotel management or accounting is required, along with at least 2 years of prior experience in a hotel setting. Strong spoken and written English, plus good computer skills, are essential. Familiarity with Opera, Micros, FBM, and SUN systems would be an added advantage.

Competencies and work style

The right candidate should be highly driven, self-motivated, positive in approach, and able to think creatively and proactively to achieve results. A fair, approachable leadership style is also important, along with the ability to work well with others and support team members.

Skills and capabilities

• Hotel operations knowledge
• Accounting and reconciliation
• Journal voucher preparation
• Payroll review
• Financial reporting
• Internal controls
• Budget variance analysis
• Supplier invoice processing
• Communication skills
• Team collaboration
• Leadership and supervision
• Adaptability

Additional notes

This role is based in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates and is a full-time, onsite position.