Finance Administrative Assistant

Anantara Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality brand in Dubai is seeking an experienced accountant to support financial operations and compliance. Key duties include managing accounting processes, coordinating external audits, and maintaining financial records. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and proven experience in the field, along with strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an accountant.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Understand hotel's accounting system and work process.
• Support coordination with external auditors and consultants.
• Maintain confidential records and files.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Company Description

A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara the Palm Dubai connects guests to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world’s most exciting destinations. From pristine islands and tropical beaches to cosmopolitan cities, tranquil deserts and lush jungles, Anantara welcomes guests for journeys rich in discovery.

Job Description

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done. Anantara employees always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and their colleagues. Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are:

• Understand hotel's accounting system and work process.
• To support DOF/FC & AFC & CA to coordinate with external parties including auditors, asset appraiser, accountants or consultants assigned by the owner or MHG.
• To support DOF/FC & AFC & CA for Internal Audit or Finance Operation Compliance on related areas.
• Ensure the Critical Date List is updated.
• To notifying the concerned department heads of any licenses and contracts close to expiry.
• Facilitating contract through the signature process.
• Keeping a track of CAPEX projects, receive CAPEX from other different departments for signature of DOF & GM.
• Preparing memo and sending the CAPEX to OwnCo for approval.
• Updating the CAPEX Tracking List of the approved/rejected projects from OwnCo. & informing the same to the respective department heads
• Receiving cash payments and preparing receipts accordingly and handing it to general cashier at the end of the day
• Receiving cheque payment and preparing receipts accordingly and handing it to AR supervisor at the end of the day
• Maintain confidential records and files
• Complete any other projects, tasks or activities as assigned from time to time
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Other relevant certification is a plus.
• Proven experience as an accountant.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.