Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact. As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place. THE TEAM The Finance team at Rosewood Abu Dhabi plays a vital role in ensuring the financial integrity, compliance, and operational success of the hotel. Through strong financial stewardship, business partnership, and effective controls, the team supports strategic decision-making while enabling exceptional guest experiences across the property. As an Assistant Manager Finance – Accounts Payable, you will report to the Director of Finance and work closely with Procurement, Receiving, Cost Control, operational departments, suppliers, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient financial operations, compliance, and supplier relationship management. YOUR ROLE As an Assistant Manager Finance – Accounts Payable, you will oversee the hotel's Accounts Payable operations, ensuring supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations, accruals, and vendor records are managed accurately and in accordance with company policies and financial controls. You will play a key role in maintaining strong supplier relationships, supporting month-end closing activities, managing contract administration, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and financial governance across the business. HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE PLACE - Lead the Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, reconciliations, and payments - Oversee supplier master data management, vendor compliance, and the maintenance of accurate financial records - Support month-end closing activities through accrual preparation, account reconciliations, and reporting processes - Manage supplier relationships and collaborate with internal departments to resolve invoice, payment, and contract-related matters - Oversee contract administration, including contract reviews, renewals, approvals, compliance monitoring, and document management - Drive financial control, audit readiness, and process improvement initiatives to strengthen operational efficiency and compliance COULD THIS BE YOU? - You have experience in Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, or Financial Control within a luxury hospitality or service-oriented environment - You possess strong knowledge of financial controls, invoice processing, reconciliations, accruals, and supplier management - You are highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance - You have experience managing contracts, vendor relationships, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement - You demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills - You are comfortable working with financial systems and ERP platforms while managing multiple priorities and deadlines - You communicate fluently in English and excel in a collaborative, fast-paced environment OUR BENEFITS As part of our team, you'll enjoy a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your wellbeing, professional growth, and life beyond work. This includes medical coverage, paid time off, complimentary room nights, learning and development opportunities, global career opportunities, and industry-leading paid parental leave supporting eligible associates across all paths to parenthood. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard and valued. We're a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitment to reflect and honor the history, culture, and geography of our destinations. We are committed to building meaningful relationships, fostering inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) strategy, we continue to cultivate a workplace that celebrates individuality, encourages growth, and empowers every associate to make a meaningful impact. Located on Al Maryah Island at the core of Abu Dhabi’s new Central Business District (CBD), Rosewood Abu Dhabi is a five-star luxury hotel inspired by the glistening Arabian Gulf, reflecting the history, architecture, and culture of Abu Dhabi. You will discover spacious guest rooms, fine dining, and world-class amenities married to stunning views.

Experience in accounts payable, finance operations, or contract administration within a hospitality or service-focused environment. Strong knowledge of financial controls, supplier management, invoice processing, and reconciliation procedures. Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance. Confident managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously. Experience with financial and procurement systems, with knowledge of SunSystems and BirchStreet considered an advantage. Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a process-improvement mindset.

Oversee the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, statement reconciliations, and payment support activities. Maintain strong financial controls through invoice verification, account coding reviews, accrual preparation, and petty cash administration. Manage supplier master data, ensuring records, bank details, licences, and tax documentation remain accurate and up to date. Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle, including preparation, renewals, approvals, amendments, and compliance monitoring. Collaborate with suppliers, legal partners, procurement teams, and operational departments to resolve discrepancies and support business needs. Drive process improvements, compliance, audit readiness, and operational efficiency across accounts payable and contract management functions.