Financial Accountant Full Time

About the Company

Nestled in the city’s heart, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai, offers a stunning fusion of modern design with a touch of oriental flair, redefining hospitality standards. With unparalleled views of Dubai’s skyline, the iconic Burj Khalifa, and the sparkling Arabian Sea, this urban retreat offers 224 luxury Residences and 259 Rooms & Suites.

Going beyond traditional hospitality, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai, it’s not just a hotel but a lifestyle destination, offering relaxation, luxury, and memorable experiences.

Scope of Position

To ensure that the accounting department operates smoothly and efficiently while adhering to the standards requires by corporate policies. The Financial Accountant is responsible for Analyzing the balance sheets, cash flows & P&L statements for abnormalities. She/he will be overlooking the payroll process and the accounts payable. The Financial Accountant must act as the Chief Accountant during his/her absence.

Responsibilities

• To monitor the completion and distribution of daily in-house reports.
• Assisting in checking of the daily operation package for completeness before routing to Director of Finance and General Manager.
• To assist the General Cashier in performing surprise float counts.
• Prepare outlet gratuity reconciliation and submit to paymaster for payment.
• Analyzing and monitoring all balance sheet accounts on a timely and accurate manner according to policy.
• Performing the complete month-end closing activities together with the Chief Accountant.
• Assisting in the preparation of month-end journals and closing entries in accordance to policies & procedures.
• Verifying cash deposits, payroll, and cash clearing accounts to avoid discrepancies.
• Verifying that the general ledger (GL) and sub-ledger (SL) postings are accurate, ensure that GL and SL balances correspond and all contra/ clearance accounts are cleared at month-end.
• Supervision of assigned Finance sections, ensuring timely submission of all related reports and compliance to all policy & procedures.
• To be responsible for all month-end deadlines and schedules.
• Ensuring timely and accurate submission of all related reports both to management and owning companies and compliance to all policy & procedures.
• Maintaining an updated and accurate Chart of Accounts in the Accounting System.
• Maintaining a close communication with the public auditors and communicate instructions for the preparation of internal and external audits, preparing all necessary data and documents, in conjunction with the Chief Accountant, Assistant Director of Finance and Director of Finance.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of the accounting regulations of the region where the hotel is located.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the contents of all volumes of the Policies & Procedures.
• Supervising the filling and maintenance of all accounting related documents and records in accordance with the document retention policy.
• Assisting in General Cashier, Income Audit, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable functions as required.
• Assisting in monthly preparation and filing of the business taxes of the Hotel on a timely manner.
• Ensuring that all tax matters are treated in a proper manner and in compliance with related legislation.
• Attend the seminars for tax updates.
• Cover secretarial duties as & when necessary.
• To perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by management.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA, CMA or other Accounting certificate
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role in the hospitality sector (Finance accounting)
• Excellent knowledge of various PMS, POS, Purchasing, Payroll, Accounting and Reporting Systems (preferably Springer Miller System, Infogenesis, Moreton Bay, Oasys, SUN System and Hyperion Planning)
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office mainly Excel
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must have analytical skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Must have Leadership skills