Accor
Position Overview & Role Purpose:
Are you an analytical and detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for revenue control and financial auditing? Fairmont Bab Al Bahr (an Accor luxury property) is seeking a dedicated Senior Income Auditor to join its finance team in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
In this crucial financial role, you will be responsible for reviewing and auditing daily hotel revenues across all operating departments, verifying room rates, food and beverage checks, banqueting charges, and miscellaneous income, ensuring absolute financial accuracy and adherence to corporate standards.
About the Organization (Accor / Fairmont):
Accor is a world-leading hospitality group operating over 5,100 properties globally. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a luxury brand renowned for grand architecture, unrivaled hospitality, and landmark hotels that deliver unforgettable experiences.
Key Responsibilities & Income Audit Duties:
1. Daily Revenue Audit & Verification:
– Audit and reconcile daily revenue reports from Front Office, Food & Beverage, Spa, and other operating departments against property management systems (PMS) and Point of Sale (POS) data.
– Verify room rates, rebates, discounts, complimentary rooms, and no-show charges to ensure proper authorization and documentation.
– Review daily food and beverage checks, void reports, settled accounts, and cashier postings for discrepancies.
2. Reconciliation & Month-End Support:
– Reconcile daily credit card settlements, city ledger billings, and cash collections with bank deposits.
– Assist the Director of Finance and Financial Controller with month-end closing procedures, income journal entries, and statistical reporting.
– Monitor travel agent commissions, banquet billing reconciliations, and package revenue distributions.
3. Compliance, Controls & Audit Support:
– Ensure strict compliance with Accor financial policies, internal controls, and local statutory regulations.
– Maintain orderly, transparent audit files to support internal and external audit reviews.
– Cooperate closely with Front Office, F&B, Sales, and IT teams to resolve revenue discrepancies swiftly.
Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:
– Academic Credentials:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related business field.
– Professional Experience:
* Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 2 years specializing in income audit, night auditing, or general accounting within a 4- or 5-star luxury hotel environment.
– Skills & Personal Attributes:
* Exceptional numerical accuracy, analytical mindset, and unwavering attention to detail.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hotel accounting systems (such as Opera PMS, SUN Systems, or Simphony POS).
* Professional fluency in written and spoken English; Arabic language proficiency is a strong advantage.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
– Competitive, tax-free basic salary package aligned with regional luxury hospitality standards in the UAE.
– Comprehensive medical and health insurance coverage.
– On-site or subsidized accommodation and transportation provisions (in line with standard hospitality packages).
– Staff dining privileges and global employee discount benefits across Accor’s worldwide hotel network.
– End-of-service benefits in accordance with UAE Labor Law.
– Structured career development and professional growth opportunities within a global luxury hospitality leader.
To apply for this job please visit careers.accor.com.