Accounts Payable Accountant
542560

Finance & Accounting

Full time
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant to join our Finance team.
Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.
Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is the definition of an unrivalled Arabian fantasy. From a 1.3km pristine private beach, landscaped pools and a private marina overlooking a natural bay, the hotel is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi and perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or for events and meetings that make a statement, with some of the city’s largest hotel conference centres. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi offers award-winning 5-star luxury hospitality and authentic local experiences with 390 luxurious rooms and suites along with award-winning culinary cuisines.

• Reviews open purchase order file, checks on past due invoices weekly, investigates and resolves any outstanding issues.
• To obtain, all invoices through store or mail supported with authorized Purchase Order/Purchase Request and signed by Receiving Department, Head of Department and legitimate purchases.
• To prepare payments and submit them, with their support attached, for final approval and signatures.
• Verifies receipt of all materials listed on invoices and statements received from vendors and suppliers.
• Performs accuracy verification of items received, general ledger account & department charged and invoice extensions.
• Reports deviations from established purchasing/receiving procedures to Assistant Director of Finance and Director of Purchasing.
• Posts and inputs invoice data into accounting software on a daily basis; verifies data is accurate.
• Answer Creditors queries relating to invoices / payments promptly and professionally.
• Prepare accruals monthly and as well yearly.
• Advance payments to be reconciled and ensure all cleared monthly basis.
• Support in External and Internal Audits.
• Ensure that all department employees are accurately paid in accordance with statutory requirements and as per contractual agreement.
• Arranging staff vacation dues in time as per the hotel’s policy and to answer employees’ queries.
• Prepares approved and signed payment requests for releasing.
• Performs file maintenance activities for purchase orders, receiving documents, signed check copies, computer print outs and other documentation pertaining to accounts payable operations.
• Assists in end of month closing process, including payments, reversals, and accruals
• Verifies and processes payment of Travel Agent commissions.
• Assists in the performance of annual review and purge of files.
• Prepare Accounts reconciliations in a Monthly basis and keep them in a good shape.
• Assists in the monthly VAT filing process.
• Assists in the Cash Flow statement updating.
• To be courteous and professional when in contact with outside companies/suppliers and to maintain good working relationships with all colleagues throughout the hotel