General Accountant

Legacy Hotels Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Hotels Holding is seeking a General Accountant to support the hotel’s accounting operations and ensure accurate financial records and reporting. You will help in month-end close, reconciliations, and maintaining internal controls to support sound financial management.

The role involves posting journals, managing accruals/prepayments, reviewing AP/AR, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting. Compliance with VAT filings and audits will be part of the responsibilities, with data

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and standards.
• Experience with monthly/annual financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Ability to review postings for accuracy and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records in line with policies and standards.
• Assist in monthly financial statements, journals and reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities and variances analysis.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Post journal entries, accruals and prepayments.
• Support VAT filings and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure proper documentation for audits and inspections.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

As a General Accountant, you are responsible for supporting the hotel’s accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting in financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. Your role contributes to the integrity, consistency, and reliability of the hotel’s financial information, supporting sound financial management and operational decision-making.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate accounting records in line with company policies and accounting standards.

• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements, journals, and reconciliations.

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.

• Post journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.

• Monitor general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and procedures.

• Support internal and external audit requirements.

• Review AP and AR postings for accuracy and proper coding.

• Support payment runs and invoice verification processes.

• Assist in resolving discrepancies and following up on outstanding balances.

• Assist in budget preparation and periodic forecasting exercises.

• Prepare variance analysis reports comparing actuals against budget.

• Provide financial data and insights to support management decisions.

• Support VAT filings, statutory submissions, and regulatory compliance.

• Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping for audits and inspections.

• Ensure accurate data entry and effective use of financial systems.

• Support process improvements and standardization initiatives.

• Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly manner, prioritizing guests' and colleagues' health and safety, as well as environmental conservation.

• Adhere to hotel environmental, health, and safety procedures and policies.