Accounts Payable Lead - Luxury Hospitality & Compliance

Kempinski Hotel; Doha; On-site; QAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotel in Doha seeks an Operational Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the full AP cycle, ensure accurate vendor invoicing and posting, and manage monthly payment runs. You will supervise AP staff and drive process improvements in a 5‑star hospitality setting.

Responsibilities include vendor reconciliation, compliance with Qatar WHT and local tax rules, and cross‑department collaboration with Procurement, Receiving, and F&B to align invoicing with goods/services received.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years finance experience; at least 2 years in a supervisory or senior AP role in a luxury 5‑star hotel.
• Proficiency in hospitality ERP systems (SunSystems, Opera, ACE) and advanced MS Excel.
• Familiarity with Qatar banking procedures, Qatar WHT regulations, and local vendor dynamics.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle from invoice matching to payment execution.
• Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs via corporate banking platforms, wire transfers, cheques and local transfers.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding balances or billing discrepancies.
• Serve as primary contact for vendor inquiries and maintain professional relationships.
• Supervise, train, and develop Accounts Payable Officers/Clerks.
• Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes and digitalize workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ethics

Cross‑departmental communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SunSystems

Opera

ACE

FMC Material Management

MS Excel

Job description

Kempinski Hotel in Doha seeks an Operational Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the full AP cycle, ensure accurate vendor invoicing and posting, and manage monthly payment runs. You will supervise AP staff and drive process improvements in a 5‑star hospitality setting.

Responsibilities include vendor reconciliation, compliance with Qatar WHT and local tax rules, and cross‑department collaboration with Procurement, Receiving, and F&B to align invoicing with goods/services received.