Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the general accounting functions of the hotel, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role involves preparing financial statements, managing the general ledger, performing account reconciliations, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate will act as a key point of support for the finance team and contribute to process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet) and management reports.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Manage fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with hotel accounting policies, internal controls, and relevant regulations.
• Mentor and guide junior accounting staff.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA/ACCA is a strong advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Hotel or hospitality background is a significant added advantage.
• Proficiency in hotel accounting software (e.g., Opera, SunSystems, Micros) and advanced MS Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and integrity.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

What We Offer:

A professional working environment, career growth within an international hotel brand, and competitive, structured operations.

• Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet) and management reports.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Manage fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with hotel accounting policies, internal controls, and relevant regulations.
• Mentor and guide junior accounting staff.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.

• Proficiency in hotel accounting software (e.g., Opera, SunSystems, Micros)
• Advanced MS Excel
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Integrity
• Excellent communication abilities
• Leadership abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA/ACCA is a strong advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Hotel or hospitality background is a significant added advantage.