General accountant

  • Full-time
  • Job-Category: Finance
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Job Schedule: Full-Time

Company Description

Our Habitas is a global home for a global community of like-minded people seeking connection, inspiration and a better future together. Their experience is powered by music, wellness, art, adventure, food, learning and giving back. Through these pillars, they craft magical worlds of wonder in which strangers become friends and friends become family. This is what Our Habitas call luxury for the soul. Some experiences at Our Habitas have been so impactful that they have made them ritualistic, existing at each of their homes around the world in their own unique way. From the Welcome Ceremony to Family Dinner through to Storytelling and Sunday Sunset Sessions, Our Habitas seek to provide a new kind of hospitality where they bridge the gap between old-world luxury and experiential-first travel.

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a professional, detail-oriented, and organized General Accountant to support the financial operations of Our Habitas Ras Abrouq, ensuring accurate accounting records, timely financial reporting, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Reporting to the Finance Manager or Director of Finance, the General Accountant is responsible for managing daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.

The General Accountant will work closely with Finance, Purchasing, Human Resources, Procurement, and other resort departments to ensure accurate financial transactions and effective financial controls. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform daily accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records.
  • Record and process financial transactions in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice verification, posting, and reconciliation.
  • Prepare and post journal entries and ensure proper supporting documentation is maintained.
  • Perform daily and monthly bank, supplier, customer, and general ledger reconciliations.
  • Monitor outstanding receivables and payables and follow up on overdue balances when required.
  • Verify invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and proper authorization.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
  • Prepare regular financial schedules, reports, and supporting analysis as required by management.
  • Maintain accurate records of expenses, revenues, assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions.
  • Assist with the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis when required.
  • Monitor cash transactions and assist with daily cash and revenue reconciliation.
  • Coordinate with other departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper financial documentation.
  • Ensure all financial transactions are properly coded and allocated to the correct accounts and cost centers.
  • Maintain organized and accurate accounting files and records for audit and compliance purposes.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by providing required financial documents and information.
  • Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and applicable accounting requirements.
  • Maintain confidentiality of financial information and company records.
  • Identify accounting discrepancies and assist in implementing appropriate corrective actions.
  • Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc financial analysis, reports, and accounting projects.
  • Ensure timely completion of assigned accounting tasks and deadlines.
  • Promote effective communication and teamwork within the Finance Department and across the resort.
  • Perform any other finance and accounting duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • 2–3 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably within a hotel, resort, or hospitality environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
  • Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; knowledge of hotel accounting systems is an advantage.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
  • Ability to monitor daily transactions, verify invoices, process payments, and maintain accurate accounting records.
  • Good understanding of month-end closing procedures and preparation of financial reports.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with internal departments and external parties.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.
  • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism when handling financial information.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a fast-paced hospitality environment.
  • Knowledge of Qatar tax, VAT, payroll, and local accounting requirements is an advantage.

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

  • The opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
  • The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
  • Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.
  • A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
  • Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.

Working at Our Habitas means being part of a purpose-driven movement. You will help shape stories that go beyond rooms and amenities, creating emotional experiences and connecting people through shared rituals, culture, and a sense of belonging.

If you believe in luxury that speaks to the soul, and want to build something meaningful in two of Middle East's most extraordinary destinations, we’d love to meet you.

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