Overview

About The Job: Based at the Emirates palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi within the Finance Department, the Financial Accountant will play a key role in maintaining and improving financial processes, analysing financial data, and to assist the Director of Finance/ Assistant Financial Controller in all areas. The Financial Accountant reports to the Director of Finance/ Assistant Financial Controller.

As Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Oversee and manage the day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities
  • Prepare and review financial statements, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
  • Investigate and input bank statement data
  • Prepare bank reconciliations such as agency imprest and replacement reserve
  • Review accounts payable monthly inventory reconciliations
  • Review accounts payable purchase journal
  • Review and prepare input in the general ledger from various sources
  • Review food and beverage control reconciliations and journal
  • Review accounts payable / inventory interface
  • Prepare balance sheet record and identify and reconcile all items therein
  • Manage Payroll Audit
  • Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with department heads to develop comprehensive financial plans
  • Coordinate and participate in the year-end audit process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all audit requirements
  • Controls all balance sheet accounts by preparation of monthly account reconciliations and actions accordingly
  • Prepares monthly Financial Statements for distribution to Department Heads and Executives, as directed by the Director of Finance
  • Prepares all journal vouchers related to for month-end closing and to ensure that all JVā€™s are recorded in the system
  • Responsible for uploading / input of Hyperion records and generating of Hyperion reports
  • Responsible for updating and maintenance of reports in Sun System version 6.04
  • Responsible in assisting during the month-end closing preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations

As Financial Accountant, We Expect From You

  • Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting/Finance.
  • Previous experience in a luxury hotel is preferred, resort experience will be a plus
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

About Mandarin Oriental

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the worldā€™s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from its Asian roots into a global brand, the Group now operates 41 hotels, 12 residences and 23 exclusive homes in 26 countries and territories, with each property reflecting the Groupā€™s oriental heritage, local culture and unique design. Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.