Financial Accountant at Crowne Plaza Hotel

Crowne Plaza Hotel; Dhofar; On-site; OMR 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah in Salalah, Oman, is seeking a Financial Accountant to support hotel financial operations, ensure accurate records, timely reconciliations, and strong internal controls in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

You will handle daily, monthly, and annual financial reporting, GL and intercompany reconciliations, budgeting and variance analysis, and collaborate with operational teams to drive sound business decisions, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in hotel/hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations and internal controls.
• Experience with Opera and hotel financial systems is an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and complete reconciliations.
• Assist with daily, monthly and annual financial reports.
• Perform bank, balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Review hotel revenues across departments and ensure proper coding.
• Support month-end/year-end closing and budgeting processes.
• Assist audits and ensure compliance with Oman tax and VAT.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Organization

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Opera PMS

Financial accounting systems

Job description

Financial Accountant at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ṣalālah, JA, OM. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Do you picture yourself as a Financial Accountant? At Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah, our goal is to make business travel work — and that’s where YOU come in. When you join Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah, you are more than just your job title. We look for energetic, confident, and ambitious individuals who excel in their roles and help our guests succeed. Set on 45 acres of beautiful tropical gardens and a long stretch of pristine sandy beach, Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah is perfectly positioned for business, meetings, and leisure travel.

The Financial Accountant will support the hotel's financial operations by ensuring accurate accounting records, timely reconciliations, effective internal controls, and compliance with hotel policies, IHG standards, and applicable financial and statutory requirements in Oman. This role is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced hotel environment and partnering with operational teams to support sound business decisions.

A little taste of your day‑to‑day

• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Support the preparation of daily, monthly, and annual financial reports.
• Perform bank, balance sheet, general ledger, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Review and reconcile hotel revenues, including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Events, Spa, and other operating departments.
• Monitor Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions and ensure timely processing and reconciliation.
• Support the month‑end and year‑end closing processes, ensuring all transactions and accruals are accurately recorded.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and budget‑versus‑actual analysis.
• Monitor departmental expenses and assist operational leaders with cost control and financial analysis.
• Ensure proper documentation and authorization of financial transactions in line with internal controls.
• Assist with inventory, payroll, purchasing, and other finance‑related processes as required.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure requested documentation is accurate and readily available.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable Oman tax, VAT, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of financial information.
• Work closely with operational departments to promote financial awareness and effective cost management.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the Director of Finance & Business Support.

What do we need from you?

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Previous hotel finance experience is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, General Ledger, and month‑end closing processes.
• Experience with hotel systems such as Opera and financial/accounting systems is an advantage.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Oman VAT and applicable financial regulations is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

Why join Crowne Plaza

Join Crowne Plaza one of the largest and best loved premium hotel brands in the world. With more than 420 hotels in diverse locations globally Crowne Plaza is the perfect base to connect on business, pleasure or a blend of both. We've thoughtfully designed our spaces to encourage, support and celebrate great connections. We're also big on meetings and events, a trusted and valued partner for connecting both domestic and global groups alike. Our branded service style 'Dare to Connect' is crafted for connection. Designed for humans not nameless guests or colleagues. Still professional but touches guests on an emotional level. Where colleagues take their initiative and use their personality because they make a crucial difference in the guest's experience.