Finance Executive - Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 28 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world. 

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai’s premier lifestyle and family-friendly destination, is located on Jumeirah Beach Road just 15km from the city centre and 25km from Dubai International Airport. Since its opening in 1997, this landmark property, characterised by its iconic wavelike silhouette and renowned façade, stands proudly on Dubai's most exclusive private beachfront.   

With 599 sea-facing rooms and suites and 19 private villas, Jumeirah Beach Hotel provides access to the very best leisure, health and wellness facilities for all our guests, including the award-winning Talise Spa, state-of-the-art J Club fitness and wellness centre, and Sinbad’s Kids Club, as well as extensive conference and banqueting facilities. The beach resort also boasts a wide choice of dining options, including signature outlet Bastion, recently rated as one of the top restaurants recognised in the prestigious Gault&Millau UAE Guide 2022.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Executive to join us at Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Provide data-driven support and focus to the SBU Transactional Finance Team in order to improve the effectiveness and rigor of finance operations. 
• Ensure Cash is counted and reconciled daily - Prepare and issue relevant due-backs
• Monitor cash requirements in the properly
• Deal with all telephone enquiries promptly and accurately recording messages in the message book. 
• Ensure contract register is regularly updated and properly organized, insert any additional data on file records and keeping files current
• Ensure licenses and insurance documents are regularly updated and properly organized, in line with Jumeirah Group directives and DTCM requirements.
• Acts as the receptionist and secretarial support for the department.
• Assist the finance team in providing Holiday cover support or any other temporary support required as per management instructions
• Filing correspondence, purchase orders, agreements, invoices, receipts, and other records in an alphabetical or numerical order or according to subject matter, phonetic spelling, or other procurement system.
• Read incoming material and sorts according to file system, distributing to department personnel accordingly. 
• Place material in file cabinet, drawer, box, or special filing case or as directed.
• Makes and distributes copies as instructed by supervisor.
• Ensure compliance to all relevant Health, Safety and Environment management procedures and controls within a defined area of activity so that Jumeirah Group provides world class and luxurious hospitality services to its guests.
• Types/writes indexing information on folders and assembles folders as necessary.
• Performs clerical work in searching for and investigating information contained in files.
• Conduct inventory management, including stock take, in order to ensure that all the SBU’s assets are properly documented and stored. 
• Typing, database entry, and computer work as required. 
• Keep the office area clean, tidy, and presentable at all times.
• Maintain the mail and courier procedures.
• Maintain and tracks stationary supplies for the section.

About you:

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

• 1-2 years’ experience in a relevated area, preferably hospitality. 
• Degree in Finance & Accounting or its equivalent 
• Excellent level of English.
• Competent computer skills, word, excel, power point.
• Excellent communicator at all levels.
• Effective organizational skills, able to prioritize tasks and self-manage a demanding workload.

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, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives 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.