Chief Accountant

Tribute Portfolio; Manama; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A Properties Co. W.L.L, owner and operator of the Marriott-branded hotel, seeks a Chief Accountant to lead the hotel’s Finance Department, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with Marriott standards.

You will oversee General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, General Cashier, Payroll, cash management, budgeting, and forecasting, while guiding the finance team and delivering timely financial insights to drive profitability with integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of Finance & Accounting experience, preferably in an international hotel environment.
• Experience as Chief Accountant, Finance Manager, or similar senior role.
• Marriott International experience is highly preferred, with knowledge of Marriott financial policies.
• Proven experience in managing and overseeing a Finance Department.
• Strong knowledge of hotel accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience with month-end closing, audits, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems; hotel systems experience is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent qualification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the hotel's Finance Department and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Marriott policies, internal controls, and local regulations.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Provide financial analysis and business support to GM and Executive Committee.
• Develop and supervise the Finance team, maintaining high performance and integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CMA (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Hotel financial systems

Job description

Job description

Additional Information:
This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee,
A Properties Co. W.L.L
.
The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.
The
Chief Accountant
is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the hotel's Finance Department, ensuring effective financial control, accurate reporting, compliance with Marriott standards, and sound financial management of the property.

Key Responsibilities:

JOB DESCRIPTION
The
Chief Accountant
is responsible for the overall management of the hotel's accounting and financial operations, ensuring compliance with Marriott International policies, standards, internal controls, and applicable local regulations.
The position oversees the daily operations of the Finance Department, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, General Cashier, Payroll, cash management, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
The Chief Accountant ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records, timely completion of month-end and year-end closing, effective reconciliation of accounts, and adherence to established financial controls and reporting requirements.
The position provides financial analysis and business support to the General Manager and Executive Committee, assisting management in achieving financial targets, controlling costs, improving profitability, and making informed business decisions.
The Chief Accountant is also responsible for leading, supervising, and developing the Finance team, maintaining a high-performance culture, and ensuring all financial activities are conducted with the highest standards of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, compliance, and professionalism.
Previous Marriott International experience is highly preferred, with strong knowledge of Marriott financial systems, policies, procedures, and reporting standards.

Qualifications:

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2. 5–7 years of Finance & Accounting experience, preferably in an international hotel environment.
• 3. Previous experience as a Chief Accountant, Finance Manager, or similar senior role.
• 4. Marriott International experience is highly preferred, with knowledge of Marriott financial policies and procedures.
• 5. Proven experience in managing and overseeing a Finance Department.
• 6. Strong knowledge of hotel accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• 7. Experience with month-end closing, audits, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• 8. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems; hotel systems experience is an advantage.
• 9. Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• 10. High level of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• 11. ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent qualification is an advantage.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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