Chief Accountant - Aloft Me'aisam - Dubai

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At Aloft Hotels we’re wired for next generation travelers who love open
spaces| open thinking| and open expression. Aloft provides a space where style
is necessary| social scenes are vibrant| and where the only direction is
forward. Our guests are tech savvy and confidently social| with an eclectic
style they’re not afraid to show. We understand what our guests need| so we
provide an affordable option for the tech-savvy design guru. We’re looking for
innovative self-expressers who aren’t afraid to draw outside the lines. If you
are someone who appreciates tech-forward features and vibrant social scenes|
then we invite you to explore a career with Aloft Hotels.

At Element| we believe that travelers deserve more than a place to stay. They
need a place to thrive| where they can start every day fresh| focused| feeling
alive. Whether they’re stopping by for a few days or settling in for a few
weeks| time away from home shouldn’t mean time away from life. Our travelers
recognize and appreciate our approachable| multidimensional staff| and we are
energized by helping them find their own space in Element. We help our guests
live life away as they do at home| no matter how long they stay. If you’re an
active optimist who doesn’t second guess connecting with like-minded guests
and creating a balanced space for yourself and those around you| we invite you
to explore career opportunities with Element.

We are hiring Chief Accountant for three properties across two brands
within Marriott International.

JOB SUMMARY

Supports the day-to-day execution of general ledger impacted processes|
including support to clients as they work with and understand these processes.
Performs accounting functions specifically in the areas of account balancing|
ledger reconciliation| reporting and discrepancy resolution.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 4-year bachelor|s degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work
experience required.

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Finance and Accounting or
related major; 2 years experience in finance and accounting or related
professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Work| Projects| and Policies

• Coordinates and implements accounting work and projects as assigned.

• Coordinates| implements and follows up on Accounting SOP audits for all
areas of the property.

• Complies with Federal and State laws applying to fraud and collection
procedures.

• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports|
presentations| etc.

• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and
solve problems.

• Balances credit card ledgers.

• Verifies contracts for groups and performs credit reference checks for
direct billed groups if necessary.

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals| budget goals| team
goals| etc.

• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize| organize| and accomplish
your work.

• Submits reports in a timely manner| ensuring delivery deadlines.

• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.

• Monitors all taxes that apply| ensuring that taxes are current| collected
and/or accrued.

• Maintains a strong accounting and operational control environment to
safeguard assets.

• Completes period end function each period.

• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding
accounting and budgeting policies and procedures| and efficient control and
utilization of financial resources.

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues| products| systems| and
processes.

• Demonstrates knowledge of return check procedures.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the Gross Revenue Report.

• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with write off procedures.

• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with consolidated deposit procedures.

• Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

• Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to
program| develop financial spreadsheets| set up functions| enter data| or
process information.

• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether
events or processes comply with laws| regulations| or standards.

Leading Accounting Teams

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead| influence| and
encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making;
demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Motivates and provides a work environment where employees are productive.

• Imposes deadlines and delegates tasks.

• Provides an |open door policy| and is highly visible in areas of
responsibility.

• Understands how to manage in a culturally diverse work environment.

• Manages the quality process in areas of customer service and employee
satisfaction.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Supports the development| mentoring and training of employees.

• Provides constructive coaching and counseling to employees.

• Trains people on account receivable posting techniques.

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates personal integrity.

• Uses effective listening skills.

• Demonstrates self confidence| energy and enthusiasm.

• Manages group or interpersonal conflict effectively.

• Informs and/or updates the executives| the peers and the subordinates on
relevant information in a timely manner.

• Manages time well and possesses strong organizational skills.

• Presents ideas| expectations and information in a concise well organized
way.

• Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.

• Makes collections calls if necessary.