Chief Accountant

Women First Jobs; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Women First Jobs in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Chief Accountant responsible for managing financial reporting and ensuring compliance with hotel policies. The role includes supervision of the finance team and ensuring accurate financial records.

Key duties involve managing the closing of books, preparing financial reports, and coordinating audits. Excellent knowledge of accounting standards and strong leadership skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of finance policies and relevant accounting standards.
• Strong supervisory skills for managing finance teams.
• Experience in preparing financial reports and closing books.

Responsibilities

• Manage closing of books and preparation of financial reports.
• Ensure timely disbursement of payroll.
• Coordinate with auditors for audit completion.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting standards

Internal controls

Team management

Financial analysis

Tools

Sun System

Job description

Job Title: Chief Accountant

Location: Abu Dhabi

Industry: Hotels and Hospitality

Mode: On-site

Job Summary

As a Chief Accountant you are responsible for acquiring in depth knowledge of finance policies and relevant accounting standards in order to ensure timeliness completeness and reliability of management and financial reports.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage closing of books and preparation of financial reports in accordance with Uniform System of Accounts (10th Edition) and Hotel Policies.
• Ensure that the Corporate Office and Hotel reporting deadlines are met.
• Review and reconcile General Ledger Bank Accounts P&L and ensure they are complete reliable and faithfully represent the financial position of the Hotel.
• Analyse & interpret financial reports identify trends and make recommendations where necessary.
• Adequate review of Receiving Reports Invoices Expense Reports Payment Vouchers General Cashier Reports to ensure that they are duly authorised and free from misstatements and in compliance with Hotel policy.
• Supervise and review monthly payroll preparation and ensure timely disbursement of salaries.
• Ensure that the internal controls (financial and otherwise) are functioning in an orderly and efficient manner and ensures adherence to Hotel policies safe-guards assets and secure as far as possible the completeness and accuracy of records.
• Develop and ensure that Sun System database is adequately maintained.
• Supervise the input and handling of financial/reference data for Payroll and FBM Systems.
• Supervise the finance team and ensure that they are adequately trained and performance is up to the standards.
• Coordinate with Internal and External Auditors in completing Audits.
• Develop and maintain manual and computer filing system and ensure that the files are properly named catalogued and access is available for authorised persons only.
• Original contracts and important documents must be filed in a fire proof safe.