Staff Accountant - Residential Operations

About Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
In a vibrant urban community right on the water, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi
at Al Maryah Island welcomes guests with bright, open spaces, embracing
expansive views of the city skyline and the sparkling waves of the Arabian
Gulf. On dynamic, upscale Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi's business and
lifestyle destination - Four Seasons is located within a ‎34-storey glass
tower, both high-tech and environmentally advanced. Sophisticated new concepts
throughout the Hotel define Four Seasons as Abu Dhabi's most exciting
waterfront location. Blending urban chic and understated luxury, we offer ‎200
light-filled accommodations, including ‎38 suites - all with water views. With
six creative restaurants and lounges, this is Al Maryah Island's premier
location for stylish entertaining . All venues open to outdoor waterfront
terraces and most include private dining rooms. Relaxation awaits in the
radiant Pearl Spa and Wellness - with separate fitness and treatment
facilities for men and women. Our expansive swimming pool offers a cool social
scene with skyline views. With two bright, airy ballrooms that open onto the
water, Four Seasons is Abu Dhabi's most desirable address for meetings, social
events and weddings. Every moment is elevated by thoughtful Four Seasons
service, anticipating each guest's unique personal needs - whether the goal is
relaxing on vacation or staying efficient for business.
The Staff Accountant - Residential Operations is responsible to direct the
efforts, quality and timeliness of all aspects of the general ledger, payroll,
accounts payable, accounts receivable and general cashiering in accordance
with local and corporate policies and procedures.
Main Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
‎1. Assist in the preparation of Budget for the Condo and Residential
Associations
‎2. Assist in reconciling and preparing owner income statements on a monthly
basis.
‎3. Prepare receivable statements for common area utilities of the Residential
and Condo Hotel units.
‎4. Ensure all invoices are properly allocated to their respective budgets.
‎5. Work closely with Residential Management to ensure that owner statements
are accurately reflected on a monthly basis.
‎6. Understand and possess a working knowledge of the Accounting & Finance
Manual.
‎7. Good understanding of Month-End Process, including but not limited to
preparation of financial statements, accruals and journal entries, maintain
reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate
formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals.
‎8. Have a working knowledge of all areas in Finance to ensure that coverage
can be provided for employees on vacation or leave and also to support the
finance team when needed.
‎9. Be familiar with the program of records control, security, retention and
disposal in accordance with hotel policy and procedures.
‎10. Assist the Assistant Director of Finance and Director of Finance in
preparation of all budgets and forecasts.
‎11. Prepare and coordinate the monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet
accounts and all bank reconciliations, ensuring all outstanding reconciling
items are investigated and resolved satisfactorily.
‎12. Perform all daily, monthly, and other periodic accounting and financial
reporting in an accurate and timely nature.
‎13. Safeguard the cash assets through monthly bank reconciliations, cash
counts of all issued Banks, including general cashier, and reporting any
discrepancies to the Director of Finance.
‎14. Assist with month end adjustment journal entries and balance sheet
reconciliations.
‎15. Prepare required backup or work papers in order to provide analysis and
control over balance sheet and Profit & Loss accounts and to serve the purpose
of internal and external audits.
Standard Duties:

‎1. To provide a friendly and professional service that always exceeds guests
' expectations.
‎2. To ensure you read the hotel's employee handbook and have an understanding
of and adhere to the hotel's rules and regulations and in particular, the
policies and procedures relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.
‎3. To undertake other duties and responsibilities which, while outside the
normal routine, are within the overall scope of the position.
‎4. To report for duty punctually wearing professional attire. To maintain a
high standard of personal appearance and hygiene and adhere to the hotel and
department personal appearance standards.
‎5. To comply with local legislation as required.
‎6. To maintain good working relationships with your colleagues and all other
departments through working by The Golden Rule.
‎7. To respond to any changes in the division as dictated by the needs of the
industry, company or hotel.
‎8. To be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any other reasonable
duties and responsibilities within the job capability as assigned, including
redeployment to alternative departments/areas if required, to meet business
demands and guest service needs.
‎9. Conduct and attend training sessions as outlined.
‎10. Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by the Director of Finance or
Assistant Director of Finance.

Qualifications:

‎1. Residential financial experience is required.
‎2. Sun system strong knowledge is required.
‎3. College degree preferably specializing in accounting and/or
hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience is required.
‎4. One (‎1) to five (‎5) years of experience in the related position with Four
Seasons or other similar organization.
‎5. Proven leadership skills in a hotel/resort environment
‎6. Highest level of integrity and transparency
‎7. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with cross-
functional teams, to negotiate for resources and influence stakeholders and to
gain acceptance of and commitment to plans, ideas, initiatives, etc.
‎8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver
reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings.
‎9. Strategic, analytical and have solid business acumen.
‎10. Experience in Sun, Blackline and Opera Systems knowledge is preferred .
‎11. Have experience working with and creating Excel spreadsheets.