Hotel accountant
Job Description
Job Title: Hotel Accountant
Location: Dubai, UAE
Department: Finance / Accounting
Reports To: Finance Manager / Financial Controller
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Job Summary:
The Hotel Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, maintaining compliance with UAE regulations and hotel policies, and supporting the finance team in budgeting and reporting.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions accurately in accordance with standard accounting principles.
• Prepare daily revenue reports and reconcile room and outlet revenues with POS and PMS systems.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Monitor cash flow, petty cash, and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and assist in audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with VAT and other UAE financial regulations.
• Support payroll processing in coordination with HR.
• Track and manage inventory, fixed assets, and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis reports.
• Liaise with department heads to ensure effective cost control.
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Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g. ACCA, CPA) is an advantage.
• Minimum 2-4 years of accounting experience in the hospitality industry.
• Familiarity with hotel systems like Opera, Sun Systems, Micros, or similar.
• Good knowledge of UAE VAT laws and local compliance requirements.
• Strong MS Excel and financial reporting skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in English; Arabic is a plus.
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Working Conditions:
• Based on-site at the hotel premises in Dubai.
• May require working extended hours or weekends during reporting periods.
Language
English, Hindi
Nationality
Any
Company Size
51-200
Benefits
Accommodation
As per UAE law
Company Visa
Health Insurance
Skills
MS Office