Chief Accountant

Job description / Role

Company description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

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Job description

Step into a world of elegance and excellence with Sofitel Bahrain, where French luxury meets Arabian hospitality. We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Chief Accountant to join our award-winning team. If you are passionate about finance, hospitality, and leadership, this is your opportunity to grow in a dynamic, luxury environment.

What you'll be doing:

As Chief Accountant, you will report directly to the Director of Finance and play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our financial operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing general ledger and sub-ledger integrity, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial schedules.
• Ensuring compliance with internal control procedures and financial reporting standards.
• Supervising accounting team performance, conducting trainings, appraisals, and promoting a multi-skilled and efficient department.
• Reviewing all disbursements, claims, and vendor payments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assisting in monthly financial closings, budgets, forecasts, and preparation of financial statements.
• Ensuring prompt deposit of daily receipts and conducting surprise cash counts.
• Maintaining all financial documents, audit trails, and supporting the preparation of internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA, CA, ACCA certification is a plus).
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in hotel accounting, preferably in a 5-star environment.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting systems, and internal controls.
• Hands-on experience with Opera, Sun Systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional organizational, supervisory, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset with a commitment to luxury hospitality standards.

Additional information

Your team and working environment:

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is a 5-star luxury hotel with 262 luxury rooms and suites including 1 royal suite, 6 opera suites, 21 prestige suites, 32 club millesime rooms, 202 luxury rooms, 5 restaurants and 4 bars, 1 grand ballroom, 2 meeting rooms, beach club, kids club and the first Thalassa Spa in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC).

Our commitment to diversity & inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.