Accounting Manager

Aldar Hospitality; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Accounting Manager, where you will lead a dynamic team to optimize financial processes and ensure compliance. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence key business decisions and enhance operational efficiency across a diverse portfolio of hospitality assets. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will manage financial reporting, internal controls, and support the implementation of innovative ERP systems. If you are passionate about transforming guest experiences through strategic financial leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial consolidation and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of business operations and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and lead a high-performing team.
• Prepare monthly group reporting packs and consolidated financial statements.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Team Leadership

Financial Consolidation

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Accounting

ACCA qualification

Tools

Oracle EBS

Fusion Applications

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Aldar Hospitality

Powered by human connections and the desire to reimagine guest experiences, every destination within our hospitality portfolio is transformed to reflect the human spirit: nurturing, ever evolving and wholesome. Our diverse portfolio of assets ranges from hotels and island resorts to golf clubs, marinas, and iconic beach clubs. Our footprint in the local and international hospitality landscape is growing and we are on a mission to turn ordinary moments into lifelong memories through offering unforgettable guest experiences. Aldar Hospitality is the subsidiary of Aldar Properties PJSC, the leading real estate developer and manager in the UAE. Come and join us on this journey.

About the Role

This is an opportunity for a seasoned Accounting Manager to join our team. In this capacity, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all accounting functions, including financial reporting, month-end close, compliance, and internal controls, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to key business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, lead and develop a high-performing accounting team, enhance workflows, and analyze financial processes to optimize resource utilization and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Lead the consolidation of trial balances across the organization’s portfolio, ensuring accuracy, adherence to closing timelines, and effective coordination with subsidiaries to resolve discrepancies and optimize processes.
• Prepare monthly group reporting packs and consolidated financial statements and promptly address high-level management queries from the Group, ensuring compliance with reporting standards.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations for the corporate office and validate general ledger entries to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with accounting standards.
• Approve invoices and payment postings, ensuring all transactions comply with FTA regulations in collaboration with the Tax Manager.
• Post month-end journal entries, including payroll JVs, right-of-use adjustments, accruals, prepayments, and other relevant adjustments.
• Support the implementation and optimization of new ERP systems to enhance accounting processes and data accuracy (e.g., Fusion, EPM Cloud Tax Reporting).
• Assist in the preparation and finalization of consolidated audited financial statements, collaborating with both external and internal auditors during interim and annual audits.
• Manage internal controls and continuously improve financial statement closure processes (ICFR) to reduce risks of deficiencies or material misstatements.
• Review fixed asset additions, movements, and reconcile against the general ledger.
• Oversee bank reconciliation processes and monitor cash pooling/sweeping for all bank accounts.
• Support additional functions within the Finance Department and prepare ad hoc reports in line with the parent company’s requirements.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or a related field; ACCA qualification is an advantage.
• Experience with a Big Four external audit firm is a must.
• Experience with Oracle EBS and Fusion applications is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial consolidation, reporting, and team leadership in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of business operations and market dynamics.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining effective relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, financial analysis, and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decisions at the senior management level.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent command of oral and written English.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aldar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate all forms of diversity and remain committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all applicants and employees. We will ensure that all candidates are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, be considered for a range of critical job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment, ensuring equitable opportunities and accessibility for all. Please contact us to request accommodation. Your data will be treated confidentially.