Accountant (Pre-Opening Team - The Kimpton Al Rowda Doha)

Job Description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the original boutique hotel company, which pioneered the concept of unique, distinctive, design-forward hotels in SanFrancisco, California before expanding worldwide. Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences, Kimpton spaces and experiences center on our guests, offering an inspiring design that evokes curiosity to forward-thinking flavors that feed the soul. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered, so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted, and ridiculously personal. Our mission is to be the best-loved hotel and Restaurant Company through the common belief that heartfelt connections make people?s lives better. Our colleagues are empowered and encouraged to act from the heart, to go above and beyond to create ?ridiculously personal? experiences for each other and our guests. Were looking for passionate, high-spirited individuals to join the pre-opening team at Kimpton Doha, the very first Kimpton hotel in the Middle East. The ideal Kimpton team member has an inclusive spirit who embraces individuality and can cultivate a work environment that?s a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Our hotel is only as good as the people it employs so if you?re passionate, focused and driven, live for making every guest?s experience ?ridiculously personal? and creating unforgettable moments, then we invite you to join the Kimpton tribe. Located in the heart of Doha Old Town, Kimpton Al Rowda Doha will be the first Kimpton in the Middle East bringing the brand?s playful energy, infectious personality, and unique design style to this charming and vibrant area of town. Just a stone?s throw from the many favorite sights of the Qatari capital, the hotel will welcome guests and locals to experience its 283 guest rooms, including suites and serviced apartments, and to enjoy a multitude of unique dining options.? Collate suppliers? documentation for processing ? Ensure all invoices have the appropriate documentation attached and approvals prior to processing. Check and match invoices and delivery order with purchase order or purchase requisition. ? Process all invoices and suppliers statement of accounts. ? Record and process payments of goods and services ? Maintain a filing system for accounts payable records ? Check arithmetic accuracy of invoices and assign general ledger codes as per chart of accounts ? Assist in reconciling the weekly purchase log ? Ensure invoices are approved by the Head of Department / Executive Committee before payment is processed ? Prepare cheque run for approval on a weekly basis or a timely manner. ? Ensuring all expense and travel claims submitted are in order with all the necessary supporting documents before submitting for final approval ? Liaising with vendors on payment issues and disputes ? Assist in preparing the accruals journal at month end for regular suppliers and delivery dockets not paid ? Assist in preparing the payment of travel agent commissions and ensure all supporting documents are in place ? Assist to post journal for month-end closing ? Communicate and coach Finance team members to ensure Finance policies and procedures are adhered to. ? Interact with department and hotel staff in a professional and positive manner to foster good rapport, promote team spirit and ensure effective 2 way communication. ? Work better together with the other Finance team member, taking over the duties when he/she is not available. ? Ensure compliance to the IHG policies, procedures and statutory requirement ? Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures to improve the work flows in accounts department ? Coordinate and administrate in Control Self-Assessment audit ? Reports directly to and communicates with the Accountant on all matters pertaining to accounting and financial controls.Ideally, youll have some or all of the following competencies and experience were looking for:? Bachelor?s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Accounting and Finance? 1-2 years? experience in hotel accounting or audit- or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience? Knowledge of Receiving duties and the rest of financial circulation afterwards.? Professional accounting or finance designation or certification preferred.? Luxury and lifestyle experience is preferred? Pre-Opening experience is an advantage

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