5-Star Hotel Jobs in Qatar: Chief Accountant

Are you looking for a job in Doha? FAIRMONT HOTEL & RESIDENCES DOHA is looking for Chief Accountant.

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Job Details:

Company: FAIRMONT

Position: Chief Accountant

Location: Doha, Qatar

Category: Finance, Controlling, Audit, Accounting & Business Analysis FAIRMONT

Job Type: Permanent

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Job Description

Scope and Objectives

Facilitate month-end closing procedure, completion of balance sheet reconciliation
Responsible for reviewing the final input into the general ledger from the various sources.
Identify and reconcile the items affecting the balance sheet and report on the financial results as required. Perform any other task requested by the Director of Finance.

It is not the intent of this job description to cover all aspects of the position but to highlight the most important areas of responsibility.

Preferred qualifications

English level

Speaking and understanding, reading and writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or any other related field preferred.

Experience

Minimum 1- year experience as Chief Accountant in 5 Star Hotel

Others

• High level of IT understanding.
• Ability to use Microsoft package efficiently

Preferred qualifications

Revenue Cycle

• Review and correction of daily revenue journal.
• Review Revenue (back page) balance sheet weekly.
• Review, investigation and input of back page item.
• Control accommodation advance deposits.
• Monitor house banks and investments.
• Analyse and investigate cashiers over and short.

Expenditure Cycle

• Responsible for Investigation and input of bank statement data.
• Bank reconciliation: agency, replacement reserve.
• Review accounts payable monthly inventory reconciliation.
• Review accounts payable purchases journal.
• Review travel agency commission payments.
• In charge of the maintenance of replacement reserve cash book.
• Asset Purchase / Disposal reporting to Owners.

• Ensure correct grooming standards are followed at all times
• Exceed guest satisfaction by knowing preferences and update profiles
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the restaurant menu & daily specials at all times
• To be familiar with the beverage service including glasses used and appropriates garnishes
• Following up restaurants financial, LQA, TrustYou and Forbes targets on a daily basis
• Anticipate and service of guests’ requirements at all times
• Following up daily financial targets of area/division
• Use opening and closing checklist to ensure smooth opening and closing of the venue
• Ensure service stations are constantly cleared and re-stocked during service
• Serve and clear food and beverage items in an unobtrusive and professional manner
• Present menus in a proactive manner

General Accounting

Month End Close:

• Review F&B Control reconciliation and journal and interface / input to General Ledger.
• Review accounts payable and interface to General Ledger.
• Prepare the month-end journals.
• Participate in month-end reviews.
• Review and prepare final input in the General Ledger from various sources.
• Review general ledger and Financial Reports.
• Prepare balance sheet record and identify and reconcile all items therein.
• Prepare bank reconciliation such as agency, imparts and replacement reserve.
• Invoice all non-trade receivables.
• In charge of payroll auditing.

General Accounting

Month End Close:

• Review F&B Control reconciliation and journal and interface / input to General Ledger.
• Review accounts payable and interface to General Ledger.
• Prepare the month-end journals.
• Participate in month-end reviews.

• Review and prepare final input in the General Ledger from various sources.
• Review general ledger and Financial Reports.
• Prepare balance sheet record and identify and reconcile all items therein.
• Prepare bank reconciliation such as agency, imparts and replacement reserve.
• Invoice all non-trade receivables.
• In charge of payroll auditing.

Reporting

Responsible for:

• Preparing month-end reports.
• Inter-company reconciliation, payments and invoicing.
• Project status summary / Owners Asset Addition Schedule.
• Other as required.

Fixed Assets

• Ensure that new fixed assets are updated in the fixed asset register on a monthly basis if applicable.
• Generate monthly report of addition and forward to the Director of Finance for review.
• Ensure that all deletions to assets are recorded on the occurrence.
• Generate depreciation schedule on a daily basis if applicable.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Support the development, mentoring and training of employees.
• Provide constructive coaching and counselling to employees.
• Train people on account receivable posting techniques.

Other Duties

• Assist in the set up and/or Review of accommodation package on system.
• Assist other departments in analysing their financial results.
• Review travel agency commission payments.
• Monitor analysis and report variations from the budget.
• Assess work operations and prepare plans to implement change when required.
• Access and use Finance computer programs and word processing computer packages.
• Adhere to the Hotel’s security and emergency policies and procedures.
• Interact with department and Hotel staff in a professional and positive manner to foster good rapport, promote team spirit and ensure effective two-way communication.
• Work effectively in a team.

• rovide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Demonstrate personal integrity.
• Accountable and expected to fully comply with the company’s OSHMS (Occupational, Safety & Health Management System) policies, OSHMS procedures & operational work instructions and any other relevant legislation.

Accor Control-related tasks

Understand control frameworks including self-audits & controls defined by Accor Internal Controls team.

OSH (Occupational Safety & Health) Responsibilities

• Ensure associates are well aware about the safety aspects of work
  Ensure associates are well aware about the fire safety/ emergency preparedness programs
  OSH roles and responsibilities will be effectively communicated to team members
  Participate in the risk assessment activities
  Provide all employees with relevant OSH information in an appropriate manner
  OSH Performance review to be carried out for team members for their OSH roles and responsibilities communicated and to be held accountable

All cash handling associates are required to understand:

• Policies & procedures specified in Accor Standards such as Cashiering Responsibilities, Cashier Overage & Shortages

Management Competencies

As a leader, you will be expected to demonstrate the specific behaviours listed below:

Leadership

• Adaptability – Determines how change impacts self and others; displays flexibility in adjusting priorities; and communicates both the reasons for change and how it impacts the workplace.

• Communication – Customizes approach to conveying complex information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner; appropriately interprets verbal and non-verbal behaviour; and models active listening to ensure understanding.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making – Models and coaches others on breaking complex issues into manageable parts, identifying and evaluating alternatives and their implications before making decisions, and involving and gaining agreement from others when making key decisions.
• Professional Demeanour – Exhibits behavioural styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.

Managing Execution

• Building and Contributing to Teams – Leads and participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.
• Driving for Results – Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.

• Planning and Organizing – Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements for self and/or others to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.

Building Relationships

• Co-worker Relationships – Interacts with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships.
• Customer Relationships – Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.
• Global Mind-set – Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results.

Generating Talent and Organizational Capability

• Organizational Capability – Evaluates and adapts the structure of team assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.
  Talent Management – Provides guidance and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.
• Learning and Applying Professional Expertise
• Applied Learning – Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others.
  Business Acumen – Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach team, business, and administrative challenges.
• Technical Acumen – Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges:
• Economics and Accounting – Knowledge of P&L statements, operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling, and the reporting of financial data.
• Auditing and Reconciliation – The ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data, and create flow charts on main accounting and control cycles (A/R, AP, Cash) to facilitate understanding of key control points.
• General Finance and Accounting – The ability to perform bookkeeping procedures, proficiently use financial systems technology, and accurately complete general ledger entries; knowledge of database structures in order to obtain financial queries; establish Cash flow statements and cash flow forecast with a good understanding the financials flows and the working capital needs.
• Analysis – The ability to create and maintain spreadsheets as well as analyze and summarize financial data using appropriate financial software.
• Accounting Knowledge – Knowledge of general accounting principles and current company accounting policies and procedures.
• Accounting and Internal Control Knowledge – Knowledge of local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Accor International Policies,
  Legal – Ability to read and understand basic contract elements, e.g. royalty fees, management agreement, terms, priorities and profit distribution.

• Auditing Skills – The ability to perform auditing procedures, including the ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
• Payroll Systems – Knowledge of local payroll reporting and tax requirements, ability to effectively record wages/tax liabilities, and operate payroll software applications, including understanding the features and functions of the applications.
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable – Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including knowledge of sub ledger reconciliation and controls.

Qualifications

Basic Competencies

Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities:

• Basic Computer Skills – Uses basic computer hardware and software.
• Mathematical Reasoning – Demonstrates ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
• Oral Comprehension – Demonstrates ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Reading Comprehension – Demonstrates understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Writing – Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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