Cluster Chief Accountant

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality company is seeking a Cluster Chief Accountant in Dubai, responsible for overseeing hotel finance activities and ensuring compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong decision-making abilities, excellent communication skills, and a degree in Accounting or Finance. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and comprehension skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple concurrent demands.
• Must possess ability to analyse large amounts of data efficiently.
• Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of all hotel finance activities.
• Business partner with hotel finance team and Management team.
• Assume responsibilities in absence of finance leadership.
• Participate in finance training and development programs.

Skills

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Data analysis

Self-management

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Job Description – Cluster Chief Accountant (HOT0C1FE)

Job Number: HOT0C1FE

Work Locations

Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Mina Al Mina Road Dubai 1

The role aims to be recognized as a trusted advisor to finance team members and other hotel business partners. This role supports the finance lead to retain and train best‑in‑class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role ensures a robust control and compliance environment and supports the hotel / hotels to maximize profit and contributes to implement EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects.

What will I be doing?

• Ensure a smooth operation of all hotel finance activities in full compliance with the policy, regulatory and contractual framework.
• Business partner with all hotel finance team members and the Hotel Management team, and supports the Assistant / Finance Lead in developing excellent working relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including Commercial, IT, Procurement, Operations, Shared Service Centers (where applicable).
• In absence of the Cluster Assistant Finance Manager/Cluster Director of Finance, the Cluster Chief Accountant will assume responsibilities.
• Participate in all relevant Finance training and development programs.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision‑making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and comprehension skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize responsibilities
• Must possess the ability to analyse large amounts of data / information efficiently and accurately
• Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision, within initial training period after employee begins work

Additional Preferences

• University degree in Accounting or Finance
• Knowledge of Tower operations to include all aspects.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended‑stay suites and mid‑priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!