Finance Senior Officer - Finance - Jumeirah Living - World Trade Centre

About The Hotel:

Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise. 

its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.

Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 nationalities. 

As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments.

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre Residence is a 41-floor luxury serviced apartment tower in the canter of Dubai’s business district. Standing on the site of the old-World Trade Centre on Zabeel Road, the striking high-rise comprises 377 serviced residences ranging from one-bedroom duplexes up to four-bedroom double-floor apartments. One of Dubai’s most acclaimed luxuries serviced residences, Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre Residence is the place of first choice for travellers in search of short, medium-term and extended stays that combine home comforts with all the hallmarks of a five-star hotel service. 

About The Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Officer – Accounts Payable to join Finance in Jumeirah Living World Trade Center. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Receive all invoices from the receiving department daily, along with supporting documents for goods received, and verify their accuracy against purchase orders 
• Follow up on statements of account from suppliers 
• Prepare all government payments before the deadline
• Reconcile payments against supplier statements of account
• Process payments for all local suppliers' final dues through an escrow bank account, attaching related documents and invoices for reference
• Handle all areas of accounts payable and adapt to changes as dictated by the hotel and Support and provide necessary documents during internal or external audits.
• Address creditors' queries regarding invoices and payments promptly and professionally. Provide necessary support to the Financial Accountant

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Graduate in college (degree in accounting) 
• Proficient in English communication and computer skills particularly MS applications
• Ability to converse & communicate with internal & external guests with confidence
• Knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures 
• Minimum 2 years to 3 years’ experience in a similar role in any five-star hotel

About The Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, assistance and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.

Benefits Include:

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to Learning & Development programs and clear career pathways
• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide
• Company-provided shared accommodation
• Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave and flight from your home country
• Performance-based incentives tailored to your role
• Competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)