Assistant Financial Controller

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

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Dubai is seeking a Finance professional with a degree in hotel management or accounting and at least three years of hotel experience. Responsibilities include managing internal controls, overseeing accounting records, and ensuring compliance with local tax regulations. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills in English and proficiency in finance software such as Opera and Micros. This role demands strong analytical and interpersonal skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years previous experience within a hotel environment.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Well-versed computer literacy is a must.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a system of internal controls to manage assets and revenue.
• Assist in maintaining all accounting records prescribed by the Corporate Office.
• Supervise month-end closing of books and prepare financial data.
• Ensure compliance with local tax matters and fiscal regulations.

Skills

Customer Focus

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Degree in hotel management or accounting

Tools

Opera

Micros

FBM

SUN System

Job description

We are currently seeking passionate and dynamic Finance professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar and up to date with all policies of both the hotel and Rotana Groups in regards igbes ti standard practice instructions
• Assist in maintaining a system of internal controls which will provide the most effective control of the assets and revenue of the hotel
• Assist in maintaining all accounting records of the hotel in the manner prescribed by the Corporate Office
• Ensure that all laws and fiscal regulations of the country of location (which affect the financial matters of the hotel) are complied with
• Ensure the safekeeping and updating of all leases and contracts and all other legal records and documents which may affect the financial status of the hotel
• Supervise at the end of the month, the closing of the books and the subsequent timely preparation of the required financial data
• Ensure that local tax matters, including both income and other taxes, are properly handled

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

• You should have a degree in hotel management or accounting and at least three years previous experiences within a hotel environment
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and well‑versed computer literacy is a must, while knowledge of Opera, Micros, FBM and SUN System is an asset

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be results oriented and enthusiastic and with strong interpersonal, analytical and follow‑through skills. You have the ability to maintain a fair, consistent set unan standards and adjust priorities postura manage time wisely in a fast‑paced environment. You portray a fair leadership style and have proven the ability to communicate in a clear, concise and understandable manner, while possessing following additional competencies:

• Understanding the Business
• Influencing Outcomes
• Planning for Business
• Team Building
• Valuing Diversity
• Leading People
• Adaptability
• Drive for Results
• Customer Focus
• Managing Operations