Accountant

Position Overview & Role Purpose:

Are you an analytical and detail-oriented finance professional looking to build a career with a world-leading hospitality brand? Marriott International is seeking a dedicated Accountant to join the property team at Aqua Vista Bahrain Hotel.

In this essential financial role, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day general ledger workflows, executing account reconciliations, ensuring robust financial controls, and assisting with period-end closing activities to maintain absolute financial precision.

About Marriott International:

Marriott International is the world’s leading hospitality company, spanning more than 8,000 properties across 139 countries and territories, offering renowned career growth and exceptional global standards.

Key Responsibilities & Accounting Duties:

1. General Ledger & Transactional Accounting:

– Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments as required.

– Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and subsidiary ledgers.

– Review supporting documentation for invoices, payments, and financial transactions to ensure accurate coding and proper authorization.

2. Reporting & Month-End Closing:

– Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities within established corporate deadlines.

– Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable balances, investigating variances and following up on outstanding items.

– Support the preparation of monthly financial statements, management schedules, and income audit verifications.

3. Compliance, Audits & Internal Controls:

– Ensure all financial transactions comply with Marriott finance policies, internal controls, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and local laws.

– Assist internal and external auditors by providing accurate documentation, schedules, and requested records.

– Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information while collaborating smoothly with Front Office, F&B, Purchasing, and Human Resources departments.

Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:

– Academic Credentials:

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

– Professional Experience:

* 4 to 5 years of relevant professional accounting experience, preferably within a hotel or hospitality environment. Previous experience within a Marriott property is highly preferred.

– Skills & Personal Attributes:

* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and corporate accounting/ERP systems.

* Robust numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

* Professional fluency in written and spoken English.

Compensation & Benefits Package:

– Competitive, tax-free salary package aligned with regional hospitality standards in Bahrain.

– Comprehensive medical and health insurance coverage.

– Global employee travel and hotel discount benefits across Marriott’s worldwide portfolio.

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

– Structured training programs and career progression pathways within an international hospitality leader.