General Accountant

About the role

We are looking for a detail‑oriented and organized General Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team at a 4‑ or 5‑star hotel. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, supporting month‑end closing and ensuring compliance with hotel policies and accounting standards.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date general ledger accounts.
• Record and verify daily financial transactions and journal entries.
• Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing procedures.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts.
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions when required.
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany accounts and internal transfers.
• Ensure proper recording and allocation of hotel revenues, expenses, and other financial transactions.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and management reports.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
• Support the preparation of accruals, prepayments, provisions, and adjusting entries.
• Ensure compliance with hotel financial policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of accounting records.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing required schedules and supporting documents.
• Work closely with other Finance team members and hotel departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist the Financial Controller and Chief Accountant with ad hoc financial and accounting tasks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a 4‑ or 5‑star hotel.
• Good knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast‑paced hotel environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Previous experience in a luxury or international hotel is an asset.
• Knowledge of hospitality revenue, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and income audit processes.
• Professional accounting certification or qualification is an advantage.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting/ERP systems