Finance Senior Officer - Finance - Jumeirah Living - World Trade Centre

Jumeirah Group - Other locations; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hospitality group in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Officer – Accounts Payable to join the Finance team at Jumeirah Living World Trade Center. This role involves verifying invoices, processing payments, and supporting audits. Ideal candidates will have a degree in accounting and 2-3 years of experience in a five-star hotel. The position offers an attractive tax-free salary in Dirhams (AED), generous benefits, and opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Learning & Development programs

Colleague discounts on F&B and hotel stays

Company-provided shared accommodation

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Paid annual leave and flight home

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• Graduate in college with a degree in accounting.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years' experience in a similar role in a five-star hotel.
• Proficient in English communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify invoices against purchase orders for accuracy.
• Follow up on supplier statements of account.
• Prepare government payments before deadlines.
• Reconcile payments against supplier statements.
• Process payments for local suppliers through an escrow account.
• Handle accounts payable changes as dictated by the hotel.

Skills

English communication

Computer skills (MS applications)

Knowledge of bookkeeping procedures

Confidence in communication

Education

Degree in accounting

Job description

About the Hotel:

Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise.

its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.

Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 nationalities.

As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments.

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre Residence is a 41-floor luxury serviced apartment tower in the canter of Dubai’s business district. Standing on the site of the old-World Trade Centre on Zabeel Road, the striking high-rise comprises 377 serviced residences ranging from one-bedroom duplexes up to four-bedroom double-floor apartments. One of Dubai’s most acclaimed luxuries serviced residences, Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre Residence is the place of first choice for travellers in search of short, medium-term and extended stays that combine home comforts with all the hallmarks of a five-star hotel service.

About The Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Officer – Accounts Payable to join Financein Jumeirah Living World Trade Center. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Receive all invoices from the receiving department daily, along with supporting documents for goods received, and verify their accuracy against purchase orders
• Follow up on statements of account from suppliers
• Prepare all government payments before the deadline
• Reconcile payments against supplier statements of account
• Process payments for all local suppliers' final dues through an escrow bank account, attaching related documents and invoices for reference
• Handle all areas of accounts payable and adapt to changes as dictated by the hotel and Support and provide necessary documents during internal or external audits.
• Address creditors' queries regarding invoices and payments promptly and professionally. Provide necessary support to the Financial Accountant

About you:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Graduate in college (degree in accounting)
• Proficient in English communication and computer skills particularly MS applications
• Ability to converse & communicate with internal & external guests with confidence
• Knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures
• Minimum 2 years to 3 years’ experience in a similar role in any five-star hotel

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, assistance and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.

Benefits include:

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to Learning & Development programs and clear career pathways
• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide
• Company-provided shared accommodation
• Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave and flight from your home country
• Performance-based incentives tailored to your role
• Competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)