Accounts Payable Officer

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Dubai is seeking a finance professional to manage invoice processing and vendor relations. Candidate will verify approvals, maintain vendor databases, and ensure accurate accounting practices are followed. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in a 5-star hotel environment in the UAE, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. This position offers a supportive team and opportunities for personal growth within a culturally inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Exclusive benefits specific to the hospitality sector

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree is mandatory.
• Experience in a 5-star hotel in the UAE is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Word is required.

Responsibilities

• Verify that invoices have approved purchase orders.
• Ensure that invoices have relevant supporting documents.
• Maintain an up-to-date vendor/supplier database.
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly.
• Prepare manual cheques as necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office mainly Excel & Word

Previous experience in a 5‑star hotel in the UAE

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

Any accounting system

Job description

Company Description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As an apioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status‑quo.

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfill yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart, Join us and become a Heartist®.

Job Description

• Verify that all invoices are supported by duly approved purchase orders when applicable, signed receiving documentation and/or the approval of authorized management personnel.
• Ensure invoices have relevant documents such as PO, Contract, FF&E/Capex Approval etc.
• Verify the invoices to check the unit of issue. Unit price, quantity, extension against the hotel purchase order and receiving advice.
• Code invoices to the appropriate general ledger account and submit to Chief Accountant for verification.
• Obtain approval for invoices from the appropriate department prior to processing the invoice on the accounts payable system.
• Ensure invoices without relevant supporting documents are approved by respective Department Heads or Division Heads.
• Ensure invoices are correctly posted into system either manually or through the FMC upload file.
• Maintain alphabetical files by vendor containing complete invoices and back up attached for efficient access.
• Maintain approved up-to-date vendor/supplier database on the accounts payable system.
• Print & submit cheques with all supporting documents to the Director of Finance & General Manager for their signatures.
• Prepare manual cheques as they are required if directed by the Director of Finance or Assistant Financial Controller.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the purchasing, receiving and cost control staff.
• Reconcile main vendor statements monthly in order to ensure that the account is kept current.
• Check vendor statements as they are received and resolve all discrepancies directly with the vendor.
• Maintain alphabetical files by vendor containing complete invoices and back up attached to Payment for efficient access. All filing is to be kept current.
• Ensure all expenses for the month are posted.
• Maintain separate and proper filing for all the Deposits / Advances & Ex-com Expense reports after payment.
• Prepare list and back‑up for accruals (invoices received after closing and goods and services received but not yet invoiced).
• Run the required reports at month end and ensure that the aging is balancing with the GL.
• Perform tasks of month end for AP.
• To perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree
• Previous experience in a 5‑star hotel in the UAE
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office mainly Excel & Word.
• Knowledge of any accounting system will be an advantage.

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.