Accounts Payable Accountant

• Verify invoices received have correct billing name and address, ensure payments are issued to vendors based on contracts and agreements.
• Ensure purchases are duly authorized and the documents signed in approval by the authorized manager.
• Verify that the journal entries in the Payable Vouchers are proper made.
• Verify the arithmetical accuracy of all invoices before processing.
• Verify that payments prepared according to hotel procedures and includes all supporting documentation and submitted for approval.
• Timely process payments to vendors based on approved POs and invoices, make necessary arrangements if early payment discounts are available or to avoid penalties.
• Review and validate all bookings made in the AP Sub Ledger, verify AP ledger balances agree with General Ledger balances.
• Verify that bookings in the Cash Disbursement Journal are accurate.
• Review the Schedule of Accounts Payable, address long outstanding items and submit to the Director Finance Business Partner and Assistant Director of Finance.
• Reconcile the statements from suppliers and resolve any discrepancies.
• Properly monitor the issuance of checks and safeguard all unused checks.
• Files paid and unpaid invoices in a timely and orderly manner such that others can readily access the information.
• Audits the General Cashier's petty cash reimbursements, ensuring that all documents are properly filled in and approved.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly financial statements.
• Reviews with Director of Purchasing any open purchase orders at month-end.
• Investigates all invoices received without purchase orders and initiates corrective action.

• Complies with the company's policies.
• Works within all pre-set budgetary limits.
• Takes on other tasks in addition to the ones stated in a reasonable framework.
• Develops and updates policies and manuals, as related to the division/department, for implementation in the field, while ensuring compliance with the same for consistency across the group.
• Actively participates in and leads recruitment and talent development for the division/department to meet both current and future needs.
• Is a “brand ambassador” at all times and ensures brand integrity and clarity are always maintained.
• Models the company's culture, vision, mission and core values at all times.

• Educated to bachelor's degree level or beyond, most likely within a business or hospitality management-related discipline, or experience equivalent.
• Prior experience in pre-opening is a plus.
• Native Arabic speaker and fluency in verbal and written English is essential.
• Must be a highly capable user of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Previous working experience in the same position in a 5 star hotel is essential.

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