Accor
Position Overview & Role Purpose:
Are you a detail-oriented and organized finance professional looking to build a career in luxury hospitality? Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North (an Accor property) is seeking a dedicated General Accountant to join its dynamic Finance & Accounting team in Lusail, Qatar.
In this vital financial role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate general ledger accounts, performing critical bank and balance sheet reconciliations, supporting month-end and year-end closing processes, and ensuring all transactions comply with corporate accounting standards.
About the Organization (Accor / Rixos):
Accor is a world-leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,100 properties and 10,000 F&B venues across 110 countries. Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North stands as a premier luxury resort destination on the man-made Qetaifan Island off the coast of Lusail, offering world-class leisure, adventure, and upscale hospitality.
Key Responsibilities & Accounting Duties:
1. General Ledger & Daily Transactions:
– Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts with meticulous attention to detail.
– Record and verify daily financial transactions, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjusting entries in a timely manner.
2. Reconciliations & Month-End Closing:
– Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations to ensure absolute financial accuracy.
– Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, supporting the finance team throughout the reporting cycle.
– Review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, identifying and swiftly resolving discrepancies.
3. Reporting, Compliance & Audit Support:
– Monitor and reconcile intercompany accounts and internal revenue/expense allocations to maintain financial transparency.
– Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and management schedules that support strategic business decisions.
– Ensure strict compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and statutory regulations.
– Cooperate with internal and external auditors by providing required documentation, schedules, and audit references.
Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:
– Academic Credentials:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
– Professional Experience:
* 2 to 4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a 4- or 5-star luxury hotel or international hospitality environment.
* Familiarity with hospitality revenue, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and income audit processes is a strong advantage.
* Professional accounting qualification or progress toward certification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is preferred.
– Skills & Personal Attributes:
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and corporate ERP/accounting software systems.
* Exceptional analytical mindset, numerical accuracy, and meticulous attention to detail.
* High level of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and cross-functional collaboration.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
– Competitive, tax-free basic salary aligned with luxury hospitality standards in Qatar.
– Comprehensive medical and health insurance coverage.
– On-site or subsidized accommodation and transportation provisions (in line with standard hospitality packages).
– Staff dining and global employee discount benefits across Accor’s worldwide hotel network.
– End-of-service benefits in accordance with Qatari Labor Law.
– Exceptional training programs and accelerated career advancement pathways within a global hospitality leader.
To apply for this job please visit careers.accor.com.