Chief Accountant

Company Description

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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Job Description

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and internal financial policies.
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and financial performance.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and respond to audit findings.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate accounting staff to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and implement best practices.
• Collaborate with management by providing financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable financial regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent is preferred.

SCBA

Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, taxation, and internal controls.

Experience with ERP systems and accounting software.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Additional Information

experience is an asset

Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus