Chief Accountant

The iconic Queen Elizabeth II (QE2) is a historic gem and the only floating hotel in Dubai. The hotel features 447 distinctive rooms. A one-of-a-kind entertainment destination, rich in history where the past is relived in the luxury of today. Guest experience is a true British heritage and history with a visit to one of the world's most celebrated ocean liners, now permanently docked in the new marina at Dubai's Port Rashid in the UAE. 

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operation, reporting, compliance,- and to assist the Director of Finance ensuring the hotel financial strategy is implemented in accordance with Hotel's policy & procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• To supervise daily accounting operations, supervising, controls, mentoring staff, ensuring teamwork and efficient and effective operation.
• To verify daily bank balances through review of credit card reconciliation for Director of Finance approval.
• To verify the accuracy of General Cashier report and that revenue is daily deposited into the bank by the General Cashier.
• To perform month-end accounts reconciliation of all general ledger balances before issuing monthly financial statements. Report any gaps or variance to the Director of Finance.
• To review monthly report like F&B report, Cost Controller's report etc. as per company policy
• To ensure all tax payment and filing are respected timely, and variances are resolved.
• To prepare various monthly reports as required by Management.
• To assist the Director of Finance in reviewing application of accounting policy, budgeting, financial analysis, and Ad hoc duties.
• To ensure proper filing of accounting records, including contracts, and easy retrievals.
• To keep updated with new regulations and Accor policies.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar capacity
• Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English & Arabic language
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and relevant hotel Finance and non-finance systems.
• Proficient in Bayan HRMS, MS Office applications Sun System and Micros(Simphony).

Competencies

• Possesses skills of leadership, developing, strategic thinking, problem solver 
• Excellent communication
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
• A team player & builder
• A motivator & self-starter
• Well presented and professionally groomed at all times