Forward Hospitality
Accountant
Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted yesterday
- Salary
- AED 20k–27k a month· Michael Page
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Mid level
- Field
- Finance & Accounting
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Purpose. To ensure the accurate, timely, and efficient execution of accounting operations covering Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank and cash management, POS reconciliations, general ledger activities, and month end closing, while maintaining strong financial controls, supporting reporting and compliance requirements, and driving continuous process improvements. Primary Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable process across multiple entities • Review, verify, and process vendor invoices against POs, contracts, and approvals • Ensure timely and accurate payments via bank transfers, cheques, and other methods • Perform vendor reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly • Maintain accurate AP aging reports and monitor overdue balances • Liaise with vendors to address queries, and payment follow-ups • Coordinate internally to ensure timely submission of invoices and supporting documents for on-time payments • Maintain proper documentation and filing of all invoices and supporting records • Monitor and control petty cash transactions, including verification and posting • Identify opportunities for process improvements and strengthen internal controls within the AP function • Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including AP accruals • Ensure timely GL reconciliations for all accounts, bank, and cash • Reconcile intercompany accounts if applicable • Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for financial reporting • Assist in monthly financial statements preparation • Provide data and support for audit and compliance requirements • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure completeness of transactions REQUIREMENTS Minimum Qualifications and Technical Skills • 3–5 years of accounting experience with strong focus on Accounts Payable and month-end closing with hospitality /fast food restaurant background is advantage. • Proficient in Excel and ERP systems; Oracle experience preferred • Professional certification (ACCA / CPA /CMA/ CA Inter) is an advantage. • Financial Reporting & Audit Support • Accounts Payable & Vendor Management • Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management • Month-End Closing & Journal • Petty Cash Management Behavioural Skills • Communication skills • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills • Attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume transaction environments Language Skills English
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications and Technical Skills
- • 3–5 years of accounting experience with strong focus on Accounts Payable and month-end closing with hospitality /fast food restaurant background is advantage.
- • Proficient in Excel and ERP systems; Oracle experience preferred
- • Professional certification (ACCA / CPA /CMA/ CA Inter) is an advantage.
- • Financial Reporting & Audit Support
- • Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
- • Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management
- • Month-End Closing & Journal
- • Petty Cash Management Behavioural Skills
- • Communication skills
- • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
- • Attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume transaction environments
- Language Skills English
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable process across multiple entities • Review, verify, and process vendor invoices against POs, contracts, and approvals • Ensure timely and accurate payments via bank transfers, cheques, and other methods • Perform vendor reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly • Maintain accurate AP aging reports and monitor overdue balances • Liaise with vendors to address queries, and payment follow-ups • Coordinate internally to ensure timely submission of invoices and supporting documents for on-time payments • Maintain proper documentation and filing of all invoices and supporting records • Monitor and control petty cash transactions, including verification and posting • Identify opportunities for process improvements and strengthen internal controls within the AP function • Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including AP accruals • Ensure timely GL reconciliations for all accounts, bank, and cash • Reconcile intercompany accounts if applicable • Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for financial reporting • Assist in monthly financial statements preparation • Provide data and support for audit and compliance requirements • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure completeness of transactions
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Month-End Closing
- Vendor Management
- Bank Reconciliation
- Cash Management
- General Ledger
- ERP systems
- Excel
- Oracle
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Support
- Invoice Processing
- Intercompany Reconciliation
- Journal Entries
- Petty Cash
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