Senior Accountant

Job description

Company Description

A unique blend of contemporary design and urban chic, Fairmont Dubai is an icon in the business heart of the city. Fairmont Dubai brings together luxurious surroundings and modern amenities with renowned Fairmont service.

Job Description

Reporting to Cluster Director of Finance, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

·  To ensure that the Accounting Department operates smoothly and efficiently while adhering to standards required by corporate policies.
·  To assist with monthly forecast preparation.
·  To monitor the completion and distribution of daily in house reports(F&B, Rooms segmentation, flash, and Labour).
·  To reconcile and monitor all balance sheet accounts according to the policy.
·  To assist with the preparation of the hotel’s staffing guides.
·  To be responsible for the monthly Journal and closing entries.
·  To assist with the preparation of the Hotel’s budget
·  To be responsible for month-end deadlines and schedules.
·  To be responsible for the training, development and motivation of Accounting staff.
·  To be familiar with all Hotel operating systems and software including Financial System, PMS, Reporting System, Excel.
·  To help with the administration of gratuities(if required).
·  To administer rental and tenant contracts.
·  To monitor front office rebates. To prepare daily operational package that is routed to GM and Director.
·  To cross train accounting staff in order to cover the General Cashier and Income Auditor positions.
·  To compile month end statistical information for financial statements.
·  To prepare month end journal entries, according to the policy and using standard templates.
·  To assist the General Cashier in performing surprise float counts.
·  To assist in General Cash and Income Audit functions, as required.
·  To arrange stop payments and monitor bank deposits.
·  To ensure that all employees report to duty punctually.
·  To help build an efficient team of employees who are properly trained.
·  To maintain good working relations with colleagues and other departments.
·  To conduct employee performance interviews.
·  Other task as assigned by Cluster Director of Finance. 

Qualifications

·  Accounting designation or enrollment in a recognized Accounting Program.
·  Previous hotel accounting experience at a supervisory/ managerial level(Minimum 2 years preferred)
·  Excellent written and verbal skills
·  Ability to motivate employees.
·  Proven leadership skills.
·  Familiarity with financial system, Lanmark, Fidelio, Reporting System, Micros Pos and Excel. 

Additional Information

Visa Requirements:

Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in the United Arab Emirates. We will assist successful applicants with the visa process and provide flights and accommodation.

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