Accountant - Hospitality

OMNIYAT; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality management firm in Dubai seeks an experienced General Accountant to manage the day-to-day accounting activities. The candidate will oversee general ledger accuracy, handle accounts payable and receivable, and ensure compliance with hospitality-specific regulations. Applicants should have a strong background in hotels or holiday home management and proven experience in financial reporting. This role offers a dynamic work environment in the hospitality sector.

Qualifications

• Strong background in hotels or holiday home operations.
• Experience managing general ledger and financial activities.
• Solid understanding of hospitality-specific accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger for accuracy.
• Prepare and post journal entries and adjustments.
• Manage end-to-end accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations including VAT filings.
• Assist in preparing monthly management reports and financial analysis.

Skills

Hospitality accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Accounts payable and receivable

Cash flow management

Reconciliation skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced General Accountant with a strong background in hotels or holiday home operations to manage day-to-day accounting activities and support accurate financial reporting. The role requires hands-on ownership of the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close, with a solid understanding of hospitality-specific accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Accounting

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities
• Prepare trial balances, balance sheets, and profit & loss statements

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, and payment runs
• Oversee accounts receivable, including billing, collections, guest accounts, and reconciliation of receivables
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances

Hospitality-Specific Accounting

• Handle daily revenue reporting and reconciliation (room revenue, F&B, ancillary services)
• Reconcile POS systems, PMS reports, and bank statements
• Manage city ledger, guest ledger, and corporate accounts
• Ensure accurate recording of occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and other hospitality KPIs (financial input)

Cash & Bank Management

• Perform bank, credit card, and cash reconciliations
• Monitor cash flow and support cash forecasting
• Ensure proper controls over cash handling and deposits

Reporting & Compliance

• Assist in preparing monthly management reports and financial analysis
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, including VAT filings and hospitality-related taxes
• Maintain proper documentation and accounting records

Other Responsibilities

• Coordinate with operations, front office, and procurement teams
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Assist with system improvements and process efficiencies
• Perform