Luxury Hotel Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accor; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofitel Dubai The Palm, part of Accor, is seeking a detail‑oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support the Finance team in Dubai. You will process invoices, verify documentation and ensure timely payments to suppliers, maintaining accuracy and strong controls.

Ideal candidates have a Diploma or degree in Accounting, 2+ years in hotel finance, proficiency in Excel, and experience with Opera or similar hotel systems.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or similar finance role.
• Knowledge of hotel accounting procedures, credit control, billing, and collection processes.
• Experience with hotel systems such as Opera and accounting software is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a summary of ageing report for monthly reports by the Accounting and Control Department.
• Understand Sofitel objectives in managing Accounts Payable to track cash flow.
• Ensure loyalty of key suppliers to lower cost per unit.
• Obtain, date‑stamp and file all documents supporting purchases and services for invoice matching.
• Process daily invoices by matching to supporting authorizations and receiving records.
• Check petty cash vouchers for validity and accuracy and process for payment.
• Post petty cash vouchers into the system timely and accurately.
• Prepare account allocations for petty cash vouchers.
• Control and reimburse General Cashier funds promptly.
• File paid petty cash vouchers for future reference.
• Batch invoices, obtain department head approval, and charge to correct accounts.
• Review all payments due and submit payment requests with signatures for cheque preparation.
• Raise and record cheques for urgent payments.
• Prepare monthly accruals for goods/services received but not invoiced.
• Prepare monthly accruals for major commitments.
• Ensure books/records updated accurately and timely.
• Co‑operate in reconciling month‑end inventory balances to physical counts.
• Prepare month‑end closing of Accounts Payable.
• Prepare balance sheet schedules including advanced payments.
• Be flexible to rotate within Accounting & Finance sub‑departments and understand all hotel services offered.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Numerical accuracy

Multitasking

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Opera

Accounting software

Job description

Sofitel Dubai The Palm, part of Accor, is seeking a detail‑oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support the Finance team in Dubai. You will process invoices, verify documentation and ensure timely payments to suppliers, maintaining accuracy and strong controls.

Ideal candidates have a Diploma or degree in Accounting, 2+ years in hotel finance, proficiency in Excel, and experience with Opera or similar hotel systems.