Chief Accountant | Rosewood
Company Name: Rosewood
Qualification: Masters, ACCA, CPA, CA & CMA
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary Range: 12,000 AED – 15,000 AED
Company Size: 50 – 100 Employees
Other Benefits: Medical Insurance | Bonus
Employment: Full Time
About Company
Located on Al Maryah Island at the core of Abu Dhabi’s new Central Business District (CBD), Rosewood Abu Dhabi is a five-star luxury hotel inspired by the glistening Arabian Gulf, reflecting the history, architecture, and culture of Abu Dhabi. You will discover spacious guest rooms, fine dining, and world-class amenities married to stunning views.
Job Description/Role
OVERVIEW/BASIC FUNCTION:
The Chief Accountant position is responsible for ensuring that the financial controls, books, records and reporting of the Hotel are accurate, current and in compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinates with Department Heads and the Purchasing Department for accurate and timely processing of accounts payable.
• Assists in preparing comprehensive monthly reports of the financial results of the Hotel in established corporate formats and in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ensures that all governmental fees are calculated correctly and deposited timely and related reports are filed on a timely basis.
• Maintains and safeguards all contracts, licenses, leases and ensures compliance with their requirements.
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliations, complete with supporting backup, on a monthly basis. Any reconciling items should be cleared monthly.
• Reconcile the bank accounts regularly and do necessary rectifications.
• Conducts self in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of Rosewood.
• Maintain good relationship with all departments in the Hotel to promote effective internal control and financial advisory role.
• Able to communicate and commit to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures.
• Assist in coordinating with the external and internal auditors and provide supporting documents wherever necessary.
• Maintain the fixed assets register, manage the related software and conducts regular inventory and physical verification of assets.
• Maintain the budgetary control and process purchase requests and approval process.
• Keep training self and maintain thorough knowledge of all jobs in Accounting, Purchasing and Cost Control areas and be able to cover any absences of associates.
• Work with Division Heads in preparation of monthly forecasts and Assist in the preparation of Budgets, prepare comparisons for review.
• Complete any other tasks assigned from time to time by the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Minimum three years’ related accounting experience with general ledger reconciliation experience.
Education: College degree in Accounting.
General Skills:
– Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
– prioritize, organize and follow-up; be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment
– follow directions thoroughly
– understand a guest’s service needs
– work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
– work with minimal supervision; maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.
Technical Skills:
– Ability to compute mathematical calculations
– experience with computers; experience with Excel/Lotus
– ability to input and access information into all accounting systems
– ability to maintain concentration and think clearly
– ability to prioritize, organize and follow-up
– ability to promote positive relations with vendors and staff alike
– ability to maintain confidentiality of Accounting information
– ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision
– ability to focus on details and resolve numerical problems
– ability to work cohesively with other departments and co-workers as part of a team
– ability to perform multiple tasks at one time.
Language: Required to speak, read and write English, with fluency in other languages preferred
Licenses & Certifications: None required.