Cluster Accounts Payable Officer

Overview:
The First Group Collection portfolio of six operational hotels is renowned for
its world-class service and cutting-edge amenities designed to ease guests
into their stay. The First Collection at JVC opened in September ‎2021 and is
the first branded and managed hotel under the group. Grand Heights Hotel
Apartments, offers comfortable studios and one-bedroom apartments in the heart
of the city The First collection of Business Bay opened in July ‎2022. Bringing
to the market a range of franchised properties, the group also manages TRYP by
Wyndham Dubai and Wyndham Dubai Marina, which are franchises of the Wyndham
Group. While Citadines Metro Central Dubai offers hotel apartments in a prime
location and is a franchise of The Ascott Limited.

The First Group Collection restaurants offer exceptional and original dining
experiences that focus on creating unique lifestyle-driven dining concepts
with a strong emphasis on quality and affordability. The rapidly growing
portfolio of restaurants, cafes and bars feature a dynamic mix of homegrown
brands and recognised international franchises, including MasterChef, the TV
Experience - the world's first restaurant based on the global TV phenomenon.
With an emphasis on social dining, this exciting restaurant portfolio is
helping establish the collection of upscale and upper-midscale hotels among
Dubai's hottest gastronomic and lifestyle destinations. With ambitious growth
plans in the years ahead, The First Group Collection will be opening numerous
upper scale hotels and a series of dining concepts throughout Dubai.
Job Description:

The Accountant - Accounts Payable role will primarily be responsible for;
* Mainly in Accounts Payable function
* Ensuring that VAT compliance is maintained and the company is not exposed to any risk
* Ensuring timely payments of vendor invoices, while managing working capital
* Adhering to a strict month end deadline, with accuracy and completeness of all duties
* Enforcing the controls and absolute accuracy of the petty cash function
* Ensuring Accounts Payable reconciliations are performed on a weekly and monthly basis
* Vendor account reconciliations to identify and investigate anomalies.
* Introducing a comprehensive document management system
* Ensuring that the Delegated Authorities are followed before payments are made
* Recording to the correct ledger/cost centre is maintained with absolute accuracy
* Maintaining and developing relationships with existing and new suppliers
* Working alongside the Financial Controller to continually improve the internal controls in the Requisition to Payment cycle
* Working with the key Department procurement staff, Cost Accountants and Head of Departments to ensure cost control
* Maximising the potential of the new AX Dynamics ERP system to assist with system-based controls, processes and reporting
* Ad hoc projects at the request of the Financial Controller or Departmental Heads to improve efficiency, accuracy and reporting
Desired Skill & Expertise:
The suitable candidate must:
* Have excellent experience of ‎2 - ‎3 years in Dubai within the Accounts Payable department in a Hotel
* Be able to think independently and constantly look for improvements in practice and policy
* Be flexible and efficient to meet deadlines and ad hoc tasks
* Be familiar with key accounting principles for recognition of Cost/Fixed Assets/Accruals/Prepayments
* Should have studied Bachelors of Finance (ACCA or CA qualification is an advantage)