Strategic Hotel 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

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