Chief Accountant

About The First Group Hospitality The First Group Hospitality is a Dubai-headquartered, full-service hospitality management company specialising in hotel operations, asset management, and F&B strategy. With a team of industry veterans and a proven track record, the company delivers tailored solutions that enhance efficiency, optimise revenue, and maximise asset value for investors and hotel owners. As a trusted third-party hotel management provider, The First Group Hospitality partners with leading global brands to drive operational excellence and long-term profitability, thanks to expertise spanning property performance optimisation, cost management, and guest experience enhancement. Beyond management, The First Group Hospitality develops and operates a dynamic portfolio of upscale hotels, residences, and award-winning restaurants, creating high-value hospitality assets that stand out in the market. For more information, visit tfghospitality.com The Associate is to be responsible and accountable for all aspects of accounting and finance, Including but not limited to, financial preparation and reporting (in accordance with USALI) cashflow management and management of annual financial year end audit (IFRS), implementation and adherence to best practise control procedures. • Working alongside the finance and operational teams, guide and be involved in the execution and preparation of monthly financial close -TB/Balance Sheet/PnL • Review, validate and approve JV's, balance sheet schedules and reconciliation statements • Be involved in property level PnL review monthly-performance of analytical review • Preparation of CF statements (direct/ indirect methods), and critically analyse cash positions with explanations monthly • Support, review and validate dues to property owners, support resolution of any financial related queries • Identify control/process weakness or inefficiencies, propose, discuss and assist in the implementation of any enhancement initiatives • Work collaboratively with and support all stakeholder and senior executives • Qualified Chartered Accountant from recognised institution • Well versed in USALI, understanding and appreciation of IFRS • At least 3-5 years' experience in capacity of Chief Accountant • Outstanding analytical skills and attention to details. • Sound knowledge of hotel applications-SUN; Opera; Micros; FMC is mandatory • Advance MS skills (specifically MS Excel) Show more Show less

Qualified Chartered Accountant from a recognised institution; At least 3-5 years' experience in the capacity of Chief Accountant; Well-versed in USALI and understanding of IFRS; Proficiency with hotel applications (SUN, Opera, Micros, FMC) and advanced MS Excel.

Lead monthly financial close (TB/Balance Sheet/PnL) in collaboration with finance and operations; Review, validate and approve JVs, balance sheet schedules, and reconciliation statements; Monitor property-level P&L and perform monthly performance and analytical reviews; Prepare cash flow statements (direct/indirect methods) and analyze cash positions with explanations; Support, review and validate dues to property owners and resolve financial queries; Identify control weaknesses or inefficiencies and assist in implementing enhancements; Collaborate with and support stakeholders and senior executives.