Financial Accountant
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
About the company
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is looking for a Financial Accountant to join our finance team. Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly?Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.
Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the worldu2019s most sought-after properties, the group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is the definition of an unrivalled Arabian fantasy. From a 1.3km pristine private beach, landscaped pools and a private marina overlooking a natural bay, the hotel is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi and perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or for events and meetings that make a statement, with some of the cityu2019s largest hotel conference centres.Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi offers award-winning 5-star luxury hospitality and authentic local experiences with 390 luxurious rooms and suites along with award-winning culinary cuisines.
About the job
Based at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi within the Finance Department, the Financial Accountant will play a key role in maintaining and improving financial processes, analysing financial data, and assisting the Director of Finance / Assistant Financial Controller in all areas.The Financial Accountant reports to the Director of Finance / Assistant Financial Controller.
As Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities
- Prepare and review financial statements, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
- Investigate and input bank statement data
- Prepare bank reconciliations such as agency imprest and replacement reserve
- Review accounts payable monthly inventory reconciliations
- Review accounts payable purchase journal
- Review and prepare input in the general ledger from various sources
- Review food and beverage control reconciliations and journal
- Review accounts payable / inventory interface
- Prepare balance sheet record and identify and reconcile all items therein
- Manage payroll audit
- Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with department heads to develop comprehensive financial plans
- Coordinate and participate in the year-end audit process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all audit requirements
- Control all balance sheet accounts by preparation of monthly account reconciliations and actions accordingly
- Prepare monthly financial statements for distribution to department heads and executives, as directed by the Director of Finance
- Prepare all journal vouchers related to month-end closing and ensure that all journal vouchers are recorded in the system
- Responsible for uploading / input of Hyperion records and generating of Hyperion reports
- Responsible for updating and maintenance of reports in Sun System version 6.04
- Assist during the month-end closing preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
- Must be a graduate with knowledge of accounting. ACCA or similar qualification will be an advantage
- Minimum of 5 yearsu2019 experience in a similar role preferably in a luxury hotel group; resort experience will be a plus
- Must possess hands-on experience in Sun Accounting System and Hyperion system
- Learning & development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow continuously.
- MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, itu2019s important to take time off. As a member of the MO family, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
- Health & colleague wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
- Retirement plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.
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Job Function: Accounting & AuditCompany Industry: Travel, Hotel & Tourism
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