Accounting Officer

Anantara Group; Abu Dhabi; Remote; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara Group's Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara in Abu Dhabi seeks an Accounting Officer to manage revenue reporting, daily income auditing and cash handling. The role supports monthly accounts, conducts reconciliations, and maintains strict internal controls in line with hotel policies.

The successful candidate will audit journals, supervise cash procedures, and assist related finance sections while ensuring confidentiality and integrity of financial data on Sir Bani Yas Island.

Qualifications

• Experience with revenue reporting and daily income auditing.
• Proficiency in cash handling and bank reconciliations.
• Familiarity with SUN financial system and journal postings.
• Willing to work and reside on Sir Bani Yas Island and support multiple finance sections.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily revenue journals and distribute to Management.
• Assist monthly accounts process and posting of journals.
• Reconcile Banquet Event Short List daily for revenue accuracy.
• Review No-Show reports and chargeables for No-Shows.
• Prepare extension-wise telephone reports for relevant departments.
• Validate and upload revenue journals into SUN and balance records.
• Prepare municipality fee reconciliations and ensure timely payments.
• Maintain cash & bank-related records and petty cash as needed.
• Collaborate with departments and support the Finance team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cash handling

Bank reconciliations

SUN system

Tools

SUN

Job description

## Accounting OfficerApply: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Full time: Posted Today: JR116124**Job Location:**Desert Islands Resort & Spa by AnantaraAnantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning ‘without end’, our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression — for our guests and for our people. Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world’s most captivating locales — from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits. To supports the effective management of the hotel's financial operations by ensuring accurate revenue reporting, daily income auditing, cash handling, banking, reconciliations, and financial record maintenance. The Accounting Officer is responsible for ensuring that all financial transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with hotel policies, procedures, and internal controls. The role also supports the monthly accounts process and assists other finance sections as required, while maintaining the highest standards of honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and teamwork.## Key Duties and Responsibilities* Prepare daily revenue journals and distribute them to Management.* Assist the Financial Accountant with the monthly accounts process, including the preparation and posting of journals.* Reconcile the Banquet Event Short List report daily to ensure banquet revenue postings are accurate.* Review No-Show reports and ensure all chargeable no-shows are properly charged.* Complete daily income audit batches and submit them for review and approval, including complimentary rooms, credit card reconciliation, rate variance, discount, void, and PM reports.* Prepare extension-wise telephone reports and distribute them to the relevant departments for review.* Validate and upload daily revenue and statistics journals into SUN, ensuring all revenue is captured and balanced.* Prepare municipality fee reconciliations and ensure payments are made on time.* Maintain records of revenue-related accruals, including third-party revenue shares, and reconcile paid gift vouchers monthly.* Monitor compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and highlight any deviations to the concerned departments.* Prepare bank drop sheets and deposit cash in accordance with hotel safety rules, policies, and procedures.* Maintain up-to-date house bank and cash float agreements.* Maintain the Cash Receipt Journal spreadsheet and investigate and correct cashiering transactions as required.* Collect daily cash and cheque collections from the Front Office drop safe and ensure timely deposit into the hotel's bank account.* Prepare and post petty cash expenses accurately and in a timely manner.* Be willing to learn and provide support or relief to other Finance sections, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cost Control, and Stores.* Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail in all financial activities.* Work collaboratively with other departments and support the smooth day-to-day operations of the Finance Department.* Be willing to work and reside in a remote location, Sir Bani Yas Island, and adapt to the hotel's operational requirements.