Chief Accountant
Job Description
We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Finance professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.
As a Chief Accountant you are responsible to assist maintaining a smooth operation within the Finance Department by preparing financial reports and conducting internal controls in compliance with all policies, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:
• Verify the General Cashier’s report, Income journal voucher and review supplier invoices, as well as general ledger coding of expenses
• Verify supplier payments with supporting invoices, LPOs, etc. and expense reimbursement with supporting documents
• Review payroll reports with supporting documents at the month end
• Prepare general ledger reconciliation and follow up for the renewals of contracts expiring
• Prepare, post and update standard journal vouchers and adjustment journal voucher entries at the month end
• Review general ledger at month end and analyze expenses and major variations from the budget
• Ensure that all accounting reports and job deadlines for other employees are met
Skills
Education, Qualifications & Experiences You should have a degree in hotel management or accounting and at least two years previous experiences within a hotel environment. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and computer literacy is a must, while knowledge of Opera, Micros, FBM and SUN System an asset.
Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will be results oriented, self motivated and with a positive attitude. You have the ability to think laterally and with a pro-active approach and a strong drive for results. You portray a fair leadership style and be easy approachable for your employees, while possessing following additional competencies:
Understanding Hotel Operations
Teamwork
Planning for Business
Supervising People
Understanding Differences
Supervising Operations
Effective Communication
Adaptability
Customer Focus
Driving for Results
Job Location Manama, Bahrain Located in the heart of Manama’s bustling financial district, Downtown Rotana is ideally situated for both business and leisure travellers within walking distance of local businesses, historic sites and the famous shopping hub of Manama Souq. Bahrain World Trade Centre and Bahrain Financial Harbour are only a few minutes’ walk away and Bahrain International Airport is just a 20-minute dr... ive. The 26-storey hotel boasts floor-to-ceiling windows throughout offering commanding views of the city. All 243 rooms and suites are furnished to the highest degree, giving guests the cosiness and warmth of home, as well as the splendour and modern five-star that can only be offered at Rotana. Four distinctive food and beverage venues including Teatro Downtown bring an elevated dining experience to the city. In addition 1,250 sqm of meeting space including a ballroom with natural daylight and a spacious pre-function area, seven meeting rooms and a business centre provide meeting and event solutions for all requirements. Guests with recreation in mind can access Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club, exercise in the fully equipped gym or take a dip with a view in the rooftop swimming pool.
