General Accountant

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized General Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. The General Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records performing account reconciliations supporting month-end closing and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded in accordance with hotel policies and accounting standards.

The ideal candidate will have previous accounting experience preferably within a 4- or 5-star hotel with strong attention to detail and a good understanding of hospitality accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts.
• Record and verify daily financial transactions and journal entries.
• Perform monthly bank balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts.
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions when required.
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany accounts and internal transfers.
• Ensure proper recording and allocation of hotel revenues expenses and other financial transactions.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and management reports.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
• Support the preparation of accruals prepayments provisions and adjusting entries.
• Ensure compliance with hotel financial policies accounting standards and internal controls.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of accounting records.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing required schedules and supporting documents.
• Work closely with other Finance team members and hotel departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist the Financial Controller and Chief Accountant with ad hoc financial and accounting tasks.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
• 24 years of relevant accounting experience preferably in a 4- or 5-star hotel.
• Good knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations journal entries accruals and prepayments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced hotel environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity confidentiality and professionalism.
• Previous experience in a luxury or international hotel.
• Knowledge of hospitality revenue Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable and income audit processes.
• Professional accounting certification or qualification is an advantage.

Additional Information :

experience is an asset
 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time