Company Description

Fairmont The Palm is a luxury, world-class resort located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai. The hotel features 391 guest rooms and suites with dedicated Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge. A total of 11 food and beverage outlets on property offer international dining options including Michelin Guide recommended 2022 and 2023 Little Miss India, Frevo - Brazilian Churrasco experience, Seagrill Bistro, Ba Restaurant and Lounge, Blowfish, Flow Kitchen, The Cigar Room, Vuvuzela and others. Fairmont The Palm also features an expansive pool and beach area with a health club, Willow Stream Spa and the Fairmont Falcons Kids\xe2\x80\x99 Club.



OBJECTIVE

To support the Centralized Accounts System activities related to Centralized General Ledger operations for our property, as well as providing centralized financial services to other entities within our owning company until required.

• To review supplier invoices and allocation account codes in the General Ledger.
• To verify supplier payments with supporting invoices, LPOs etc.
• To verify expense reimbursement with supporting documents and ensure that they are in accordance with the policies and procedures.
• To review payroll reports with supporting documents at the month end.
• To prepare the General Ledger Reconciliation.
• To prepare adjustment entries on the basis of General Ledger reconciliation.
• To prepare, post and up-date standard journal vouchers and adjust journal voucher entries at the month end.
• To prepare bank reconciliation statement.
• To review the general ledger at month end and analyses expenses and major variations from the budget.
• To prepare and post adjustments and closing entries.
• To distribute the departmental schedules.
• To ensure that all accounting reports and job deadlines for other staff are met.
• To perform miscellaneous jobs as and when the need arises.
• Accounts Payable Aging report to be reviewed.
• To support employee\xe2\x80\x99s needs in the departments based on the department priorities and anticipated business levels.
• To perform all duties as designated by the Finance Manager/Director of Finance.
• To ensure that relevant supporting documents of daily transactions are completed and have been verified for the Director of Finance and General Manager\xe2\x80\x99s review and signature.
• To assist the Finance Manager/Director of Finance or Designated in implementing and streamlining the internal control procedures (ADICT) covering all activities of the hotel.
• To assist the Director of Finance or Designated in all stages leading to the preparation of all monthly financial reports and analysis.
• To assist in the preparation of special statistical reports which may be required by local management, government authorities and the Regional Office.
• To assist the Director of Finance or Designated in compiling departmental budgets, forecasts, and business plan.
• To be fully acquainted with the Accor accounting system, its Policies and Procedures and those of the hotel.
• To ensure that each section of the Finance Department is managed efficiently, maximizing utilization of Technology.
• To supervise the Accounts Payable in all tasks in the month end closing and to check the financial reports before forwarding them for review by the Director of Finance or Designated.
• To be demanding and critical when it comes to departmental standards.
• To ensure that all meetings are well planned, efficient and result oriented.
• To set guidelines and deadlines for each employee\xe2\x80\x99s monthly work in order to ensure timely financial reporting.
• To ensure that an organized, up-to-date filing system is maintained for all pertinent financial records.
• Employees who fully understand and adhere to the hotel\xe2\x80\x99s rules and regulations as well as to the policies relating to fire, safety, and health.
• To ensure smooth operation of the Finance Control Sections during the absence of Finance Manager/Director of Finance.
• To ensure that each Finance Supervisor plans and implements effective training programs for their employees with the Training Manager and Departmental Trainers.
• To develop departmental trainers, assign training responsibilities and meet with Departmental Trainers monthly.
• To prepare weekly work schedules in accordance with workload and priorities for the approval by the Departmental of Finance.
• To conduct yearly performance appraisal and give employees regular feedback on their performance.
• To project at all times a positive and motivated attitude and exercise self-control.

To control out quarterly, semi-annual, annual inventory of operating equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree on Finance/Accounting/Auditing.
• Experience of Opera, MC & Sun system is an advantage.
• At least three years of working experience with the above \xe2\x80\x93 mentioned assignment or the same position in hospitality.
• Responsible, diligent, honest and teamwork spirit.
• Ability to work under pressure, work overtime to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good command of English

Additional Information

Visa Requirements:

Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in Dubai.

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