General Accountant – Billing

Posting Date Jun ‎28, ‎2022
Job Number ‎22108426
Job Category Finance & Accounting
Location Dubai Area Office, Central Park Towers Level ‎12, Dubai, United
Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates VIEW ON MAP
Brand Corporate
Schedule Full-Time
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management
Located Remotely? N
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JOB SUMMARY
As part of the Dubai Continent office's Finance team this role ensures the
accurate and timely billing of reimbursables incurred by and Program &
Services provided out of the Middle Eastern regional offices and responds to
billing enquiries in a timely manner. Additionally, assists the Finance team
with month end procedures and balance sheet reconciliations and provides
technical expertise and direction to support the Leadership Team on a day-to-
day basis, ensuring compliance with Marriott International Policies as well as
International and Local Standard Operating Procedures (MIPs, ISOPs and LSOPs).
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
* Accounting Qualification or Studying towards an Accounting qualification.
* High school diploma/ exams
* Ideally minimum ‎1 year of Accounting experience
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Work, Projects, and Policies
* Responsible for timely and accurate Owner Franchise Billing (OFB) uploads ensuring hotels and other Marriott entities are billed according to contracts
* Reply to all billing dispute resolution (BDR) queries in a timely and professional manner according to Marriott guidelines
* Liaise with Accenture Hospitality Services (AHS) on OFB set-up matters including charge code, customer and entity set-up queries
* Issue manual VAT invoices when OFB billing is not possible ensuring correct tax treatment according to local jurisdictional requirements
* Assist with billing related queries
* Ensure correct accounting of revenue & costs according to the relevant accounting standards
* Ensure accurate, timely billing to properties in line with signed agreements as well as timely collection of overdue debt and escalate to appropriate level as appropriate
* Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations (e.g. over/under, deferred revenue, OFB clearing accounts etc.) and correct any incorrect balances as required by MIP-‎66 (Account Reconciliations)
* Assist in completing period-end closing procedures and management reporting as specified
* Clear unfunded departments to ensure clearing departments net to zero each period
* Follow accounting policies and procedures, aligned with company's targets
* Effectively leverage centralized accounting processes via Accenture Hospitality Services
* Coordinate and implement work and projects as assigned
* Identify ways to streamline accounting processes and provides recommendations and suggestions on improvements
* Maintain a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets
* Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs
Supporting Operations
* Works with team to put sustainable work processes and systems in place that support the execution of the strategy.
* Maintains complete and up-to-date information to ensure accurate reporting.
* Represents team in all interactions.
Additional Responsibilities
* Informs, updates, and provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person in a timely manner.
* Attends and participates in all relevant meetings.
* Presents ideas, expectations and information in a concise, organized manner.
* Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.
* Maintains positive working relations with internal customers and department managers.
* Manages time effectively and conducts activities in an organized manner.
* Protects Company Information by safeguarding its confidentiality, integrity, and availability according to Marriott standards
* Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by manager.
* Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.

* **Basic Computer Skills** \- Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).
* **Mathematical Reasoning** \- Adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
* **Oral Comprehension** \- Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
* **Reading Comprehension** - Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
* **Writing** \- Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring
a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are
committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and
veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.