Finance Administrative Assistant

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

Job summary

A luxury hospitality company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Accountant to support financial operations and compliance. The role involves understanding the hotel's accounting system, coordinating with external parties, and maintaining confidential records. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and has proven accounting experience. Proficiency in accounting software and Excel is essential. Join us to contribute to our commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Understand hotel's accounting system and work process.
• Support internal audit and finance operation compliance.
• Update the Critical Date List and notify department heads of expiries.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

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.