Accounts Payable

Position Overview & Role Purpose:

Are you an analytical and detail-oriented finance professional with a strong background in accounts payable and vendor reconciliation? Raffles Doha (an Accor ultra-luxury property) is seeking a dedicated Accounts Payable specialist to join its finance team in Doha, Qatar.

In this vital financial role, you will be responsible for managing full-cycle accounts payable workflows, verifying vendor invoices, processing disbursements, reconciling supplier statements, and ensuring absolute financial accuracy in compliance with corporate standards and Qatari regulations.

About the Organization (Accor / Raffles):

Accor is a world-leading hospitality group operating over 5,100 properties globally. Raffles Hotels & Resorts is synonymous with legendary service, emotional luxury, and timeless elegance, delivering bespoke palace experiences in iconic destinations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities & Accounts Payable Duties:

1. Invoice Processing & Verification:

– Receive, log, and verify all vendor invoices, purchase orders, receiving reports, and expense claims to ensure accurate coding, pricing, and proper management authorization.

– Route invoices through approval workflows in compliance with hotel purchasing policies and delegation of authority limits.

– Match supplier invoices with receiving documents and purchase orders (3-way matching) prior to processing.

2. Payment Execution & Reconciliation:

– Prepare periodic payment runs (checks, wire transfers, electronic payments) in accordance with payment terms and cash flow schedules.

– Reconcile monthly vendor statements with general ledger subsidiary accounts, resolving discrepancies, billing disputes, or missing credits promptly.

– Maintain orderly, transparent filing systems for all paid and unpaid invoices to support internal and external audits.

3. Month-End Support & Compliance:

– Assist the Assistant Financial Controller with month-end closing procedures, accruals calculation for unbilled goods/services, and aging reports.

– Ensure strict compliance with Accor financial policies, internal controls, and Qatari tax/labor regulations.

– Collaborate smoothly with purchasing, receiving, and operating departments to resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:

– Academic Credentials:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related business field.

– Professional Experience:

* Minimum 2 to 4 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1 to 2 years specializing in accounts payable within a 4- or 5-star luxury hotel or upscale resort environment.

– Skills & Personal Attributes:

* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hotel accounting/ERP software systems (such as SUN Systems, Materials Control, or Opera).

* Exceptional numerical accuracy, high integrity, and unwavering attention to detail.

* 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 Qatar.

– Comprehensive medical and health insurance coverage.

– On-site or subsidized accommodation and transportation provisions (in line with standard resort packages).

– Staff dining privileges and global employee discount benefits across Accor’s worldwide hotel network.

– End-of-service benefits in accordance with Qatar Labor Law.

– Structured training programs and career advancement pathways within a global luxury hospitality leader.