General Accountant

Job description / Role

Key tasks
- Responsible for supervising and managing staff in accounts receivable department, including training new and existing staff
- Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
- Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
- Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
- Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
- Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
- Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
- Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
- Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
- Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
- Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
- Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
- Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
- Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Requirements

Skills
- Level of Education Bachelor / Licence

Areas of study
- Economy, Finance, Accounting

Professional experiences
- 3 to 5 years

Languages essential
- English

Optional languages
- Arabic

Essential and optional requirements
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar position within in a luxury/upscale hotel is a must.
- Pre-opening previous experience in Middle East luxury/upscale brand is a plus.
- Applicable Diploma or Bachelor's Degree
- Ability to be persistent, patient, creative and flexible.
- Exceptional work ethic and commitment and Self-motivated.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Arabic is an advantage
- Highly developed problem solving and prioritization abilities.
- Strong organizational and people skills.
- Budgeting & strategic planning experience and problem-solving skills
- Fluent in Opera
- Special skills in Sun System and Fidelio know-how
- Excel
- Power Point
- Word
- Micros
- Opéra

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.