
The First Group
Income - Finance Executive
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 04/12/2025
Job overview
Date posted
20/10/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Salary only
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
04/12/2025
Job description
The Finance Executive supports daily financial operations for Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping and compliance with internal controls and relevant local statutory regulations across a luxury hospitality environment. Core scope includes handling accounts receivable and accounts payable processes with timely and accurate processing; reconciling bank statements, supplier statements, and credit card transactions; monitoring revenue postings and conducting night audit checks; assisting with month-end close activities including journal entries and accruals; maintaining complete financial records and documentation of all transactions; and assisting internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and support. The role coordinates with other departments to secure timely submission of invoices and supporting documents; ensures adherence to hotel financial policies; assists in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports; prepares budgets and forecasts; monitors petty cash disbursements and maintains records; and provides financial data and analysis to support operational decisions. Toolset and systems exposure include hotel PMS and accounting systems such as Opera, Sun, SAP, Oracle, along with advanced Microsoft Excel and financial software, underpinned by strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal control requirements within hospitality finance operations.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports to support hotel operations and decision-making.
- Handle accounts receivable and accounts payable processes accurately and in a timely manner in line with hotel financial policies.
- Reconcile bank statements, supplier statements, and credit card transactions and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Monitor revenue postings and perform night audit checks as required to ensure revenue integrity.
- Support month-end closing activities including preparation of journal entries and accruals to meet reporting deadlines.
- Maintain complete financial records and ensure proper documentation and filing of all transactions.
- Assist internal and external audits by compiling and providing requested schedules, documentation, and explanations.
- Coordinate with operational departments to secure timely submission of invoices and supporting documents for processing.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, hotel financial policies, and relevant local accounting regulations across all activities.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts by compiling inputs and validating figures.
- Monitor petty cash disbursements and maintain accurate records and reconciliations.
- Provide financial data and analysis to stakeholders to support operational and commercial decisions.
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a finance role, preferably within the hospitality industry.
- Familiarity with hotel PMS and accounting systems (e.g., Opera, Sun, SAP, Oracle).
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software.
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent organizational skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.