Chief Accountant – Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa – Al Rifaa Area

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Job Number 19081895
Job Category Finance and Accounting
Location Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa| Al Rifaa Area| Sharjah|
United Arab Emirates| United Arab Emirates
Brand Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
Schedule Full-time
Relocation? No
Position Type Management

Start Your Journey With Us
At Sheraton| we go above and beyond in everything we do. We are inspired by
our guests and one another – and are driven to make things better. We love
what we do| and we give it all we’ve got – on property and off. When guests
stay with us| it’s not just a room with a bed that they’re buying. It’s an
experience. We’re looking for someone who is ready to go beyond in everything
they do. If you are someone with a genuine drive to improve your life and the
lives of those around you| we encourage you to explore careers with Sheraton.

JOB SUMMARY

Oversees the day-to-day execution of general ledger impacted processes|
including support to clients/departments as they work with and understand
these processes. Directs accounting functions specifically in the areas of
account balancing| ledger reconciliation| reporting and discrepancy
resolution. Supervises other Finance and Accounting employees in areas
relating to general ledgers| subsidiary ledgers and related reporting.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 4-year bachelor|s degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 1 year
experience in the 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.

• Compiles| codes| categorizes| calculates| tabulates| audits| or verifies
information or data.

• 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| write software| 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.

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

• Provides information to supervisors| co-workers| and subordinates by
telephone| in written form| e-mail| or in person.

• 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.

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