Accountant

Job Description

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices and payments, preparing reconciliations, supporting month-end closing, and assisting with budgets, forecasts, audits, and financial reporting. Candidates should have a degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field, along with relevant hotel or hospitality accounting experience. Familiarity with accounting software, Microsoft Excel, payroll procedures, tax requirements, and internal controls is expected. Strong numerical ability, attention to detail, confidentiality, organization, and communication skills are essential. Experience with Marriott systems or a similar international hotel environment would be advantageous. The successful candidate should work reliably under deadlines, follow financial policies, identify discrepancies, and cooperate effectively with hotel departments and management.

Company Info

Aqua Vista Bahrain Hotel is presented as a hospitality business serving leisure and business travelers in Bahrain. A hotel of this type typically combines guest accommodation with food and beverage outlets, events, recreation, housekeeping, front-office, engineering, and administrative services. Its accounting team supports the property by controlling revenue, expenses, purchasing, payroll coordination, supplier payments, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Employees are generally expected to maintain professional international service standards, protect guest and company information, and work closely with operational departments. The referenced vacancy is associated with Marriott Careers, so applicants should verify the exact employing entity, hotel brand, location, and employment terms directly through the official Marriott careers portal before applying. Benefits may include accommodation or allowance, transportation, meals, medical coverage, annual leave, and airfare, but these depend on the final employer and contract.

Destination Guide

Bahrain is a compact Gulf island country with opportunities in hospitality, finance, retail, aviation, banking, technology, construction, healthcare, and tourism. Manama is the main commercial center, while resort areas and coastal districts offer hotel and restaurant employment. The culture blends Arab traditions with a large international community; modest dress, respectful behavior, and awareness of Ramadan customs are important. Lifestyle is convenient and social, with shopping malls, beaches, dining, cultural sites, and weekend activities, although summers are extremely hot. Most foreign employees need an employer-sponsored work permit and residence visa; the employer normally handles the application, medical checks, and identification procedures. Confirm sponsorship, salary, accommodation, transport, insurance, probation, and leave terms before accepting an offer. Relocation is relatively straightforward, but applicants should budget for housing, deposits, utilities, and private transport if these are not provided.