Chief Accountant – Dubai, UAE | Marriott Hotel Production City, Dubai

Company Overview:

Marriott Hotel Production City, Dubai is a flagship 5-star hotel property operating under Marriott International, offering luxury accommodations, world-class dining, corporate event spaces, and premium hospitality services in Dubai.

Job Description:

The Chief Accountant will manage daily hotel accounting operations, oversee month-end ledger closing procedures, drive financial forecasting and budgeting, maintain strict internal financial controls, supervise accounting staff, and partner with senior property management to maintain financial performance standards.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

• Direct daily hotel accounting activities, general ledger maintenance, and financial record-keeping operations.
• Manage month-end and year-end financial closing processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and trial balance audits.
• Oversee annual budgeting, operational re-forecasting, cash flow management, and monthly profit & loss analysis.
• Ensure complete compliance with UAE accounting standards, FTA tax regulations, and internal hotel financial controls.
• Review and approve financial statements, audit schedules, payroll entries, and vendor payment distributions.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise finance team members, optimizing daily operational workflows and accounting accuracy.
• Provide financial analysis, variance reporting, and strategic business advice to the Director of Finance and General Manager.
• Ensure proper utilization of hospitality accounting software, PMS interfaces, POS integrations, and inventory platforms.

🔹 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field; professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with proven leadership in a 5-star hotel environment in the UAE.
• In-depth expertise in hospitality financial reporting, Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI), and hotel software.
• Prior experience with Marriott accounting systems, policies, and financial reporting standards is a strong advantage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax regulations, and statutory hotel accounting compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, team management, analytical, and professional communication capabilities.

What We Offer:

• Key leadership finance position within a world-renowned luxury hotel brand in Dubai.
• Professional, structured, and international hospitality working environment.
• Competitive monthly compensation package in the UAE.