Chief Accountant
Job Description
Job Number 18000YIZ
Job Category Finance and Accounting
Location Dubai Area Office, Dubai, United Arab Emirates VIEW ON MAP
Brand Corporate
Schedule Full-time
Relocation? Yes
Position Type Management
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JOB SUMMARY
Effectively maintains the operation of the Accounting department to execute finance and accounting responsibilities for the Continent office. Provides strong technical expertise and direction to support the Continent Leadership Team on day to day basis by ensuring compliance with Marriott International Policies (MIP) as well as International and Local Standard Operating Procedures (ISOPs and LSOPs).
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
· Accounting Qualification or Studying towards an Accounting qualification plus High school diploma
· Minimum 3 years within Accountancy role.
· System knowledge of Peoplesoft is an advantage but not essential.
· Microsoft Excel Proficient
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Work, Projects, and Policies
· Coordinates and implements work and projects as assigned.
· Complies with Federal and State laws applying to procedures.
· Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
· Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
· Manages the flow of questions and directs questions.
Supporting Operations
· Works with team to put sustainable work processes and systems in place that support the execution of the strategy.
· Establishes and maintains complete and up-to-date information to ensure accurate reporting.
· Represents team in resolving situations.
· Maintains and manages inventory and service operations.
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.
· Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by manager.
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
Leadership
· Adaptability - Maintains performance level under pressure or when experiencing changes or challenges in the workplace.
· Communication - Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods.
· Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, and chooses a course of action.
· Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.
Managing Execution
· Building and Contributing to Teams - Participates as a member of a team to move toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.
· Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.
· Planning and Organizing - Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.
Building Relationships
· Coworker Relationships - Interacts with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships.
· Customer Relationships - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer/stakeholder needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.
· Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.
Generating Talent and Organizational Capability
· Talent Management - Provides support and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.
Learning and Applying Professional Expertise
· Applied Learning - Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others.
· Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach business and administrative challenges.
· Technical Acumen - Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges.
o General Finance and Accounting-The ability to apply knowledge of local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (local GAAP), current company accounting policies and procedures, general accounting and financial reporting, auditing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable practices to ensure proper maintenance of business unit and/or company financial information
o Operations Accounting and Analysis-Knowledge of profit and loss statements and the ability to accurately plan for and forecast expenses and revenue using appropriate data inputs as part of a financial plan. Assists with the completion of annual budgets
o Financial Reporting-The ability to apply knowledge of principles-based standards, interpretations, frameworks and tools to create and maintain accurate business unit and/or company financial statements.
o Financial Analysis-The ability to review and analyze financial data and to communicate financial concepts in a clear and easy-to-understand manner and to work close with department heads to improve profitability. Reconciles balance sheets and ensures account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with MIP-66.
o Financial Audit and Controls-The ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data, and create flow charts on main accounting and control cycles (A/R, AP, Cash) to facilitate understanding of key control points; including knowledge of and ensuring execution of local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (local GAAP), Marriott International Policies (MIP), and International Standard Operating Procedures (ISOPs).
o Financial Systems-The ability to maintain and/or configure financial technology systems that support needed accounting, reporting, analysis and data maintenance, including security and performance considerations. Support above-property departments located in MEA with management reporting and other local accounting issues. Effectively leverages centralized accounting processes via OFB and Marriott Business Services.
· Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.
o Basic Computer Skills - Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).
o Mathematical Reasoning - Adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
o Oral Comprehension - Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
o Reading Comprehension – Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
o Writing - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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