Chief Accountant

Semasocial; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 246,000; Full time

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Job summary

Marriott Hotel Production City, Dubai is seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to lead the Finance team. The role oversees accounting operations, month-end closure, budgeting, and forecasting within a luxury hospitality setting, ensuring compliance with UAE standards and strong financial controls.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in hotel accounting, Marriott systems experience, and proven leadership and analytical skills to support strategic decision making.

Qualifications

• Diploma in accounting or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in UAE hotels.
• Experience with month-end closing, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Knowledge of UAE accounting practices and controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations and keep accurate records.
• Oversee month-end closing, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure UAE accounting standards and internal controls are followed.
• Review financial statements and accounting records for accuracy.
• Lead and support the accounting team for efficient workflow.
• Monitor hotel finance operations and maintain strong controls.
• Assist management with financial analysis and decision making.
• Ensure proper use of hotel accounting systems and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Team management

Education

Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Marriott systems

Hotel accounting software

Job description

Chief Accountant

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: On-site

Qualification: Diploma

Job Experience: Mandatory

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Closing Date: Undisclosed

Salary: AED 15,000 - AED 22,000 / month

Other Pay: Benefits

Job Category: Accounting, Audit

Company Details

Name: UAE Jobs

Industry: Consulting

Website: https://applydubaijob.com

Job Description

Marriott Hotel Production City, Dubai is seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to join its Finance team. This opportunity is suitable for finance professionals with strong hotel accounting experience who can manage financial operations, reporting, controls, and accounting team activities within a luxury hospitality environment. The successful candidate will oversee accounting functions, support financial planning, ensure compliance with UAE accounting practices, and contribute to accurate financial reporting. Candidates with previous 5-star hotel experience and knowledge of Marriott systems will have an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations and ensure accurate financial record keeping.
• Oversee month-end closing activities, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with UAE accounting standards, internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Review financial statements, reports, and accounting records for accuracy.
• Manage and support accounting team members while ensuring efficient workflow.
• Monitor hotel finance operations and maintain strong financial controls.
• Support management with financial analysis and decision-making.
• Ensure proper utilization and management of hotel accounting systems and processes.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably within 5-star hotels in the UAE.
• Strong background in hotel finance and accounting operations.
• Experience with month-end closing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of UAE accounting practices and financial controls.
• Experience managing and guiding accounting teams.
• Knowledge of hotel accounting systems and processes.
• Marriott brand experience is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Hotel accounting operations and financial management.
  • UAE accounting practices and compliance requirements.
  • Financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Accounting systems used in hospitality environments.
  • Team leadership and financial controls.