Chief Accountant Job in UAE

• 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.

• Capable of communicating and pledging to adhere to all corporate and local policies and procedures; • Able to maintain strong relationships with all departments within the hotel in order to achieve effective internal control and financial advisory function.

• Support the coordination efforts between the internal and external auditors by providing supporting documentation as needed.

• Manages the associated software, keeps up with the fixed assets register, and physically verifies the assets on a regular basis.

• Handle FF&E purchase requests and the approval procedure while maintaining budgetary management.

• Continue your education, keep up a complete understanding of all positions in the accounting, purchasing, and cost control domains, and be prepared to fill in for colleagues when needed.

• Prepare comparisons for evaluation and collaborate with division heads to create monthly predictions and assist with budget preparation.

• 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.