Account Assistant

Kempinski Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant. The role involves supporting accounts payable processes, validating expense claims, and providing general finance support. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, 2+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in finance/accounting.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process supplier invoices per company policies.
• Review and validate employee expense submissions for policy compliance.
• Assist with data entry, filing, and documentation management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Account Assistant

Department: Finance & Procurement

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: United Arab Emirates - Dubai

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to support our Accounts Payable and employee expense claim processes. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and reimbursements, maintaining compliance with internal controls, and supporting smooth financial operations across entities.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Receive, verify, and process supplier invoices in accordance with company policies
• Ensure correct coding and approval routing of invoices
• Monitor payment schedules and support payment runs
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate AP records and assist with month-end closing
• Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations

Expense Claims

• Review and validate employee expense submissions for policy compliance
• Ensure proper documentation and approvals are in place
• Process claims in the expense management system and coordinate reimbursements
• Respond to employee queries regarding claim status and policy interpretation
• Support periodic audits and reporting of expense trends

General Support

• Assist with data entry, filing, and documentation management
• Support finance team with ad hoc tasks and reporting needs
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve payment or claim issues
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and system enhancements

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years in finance/accounting
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel
• Strong attention to details, organization skills and communication skills