General Accountant

Role summary

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The General Accountant is expected to support daily financial operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, month-end closing, expense monitoring, and financial reporting. Candidates should have a degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field, with relevant hotel or hospitality experience preferred. Knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, Microsoft Excel, and accounting software is typically required. Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and communication skills are essential. The successful candidate should work collaboratively with hotel departments, meet reporting deadlines, identify discrepancies, follow Accor policies, and help maintain accurate financial records. Familiarity with Qatar tax, audit, and regulatory requirements may be advantageous.

About the employer

Alwadi Hotel Doha - MGallery Collection is a luxury boutique hotel located in Msheireb Downtown Doha, Qatar. It operates under MGallery, Accor's collection of distinctive hotels known for individuality, local character, and memorable guest experiences. The property combines contemporary design with Qatari culture and offers upscale accommodation, restaurants, lounges, wellness facilities, meeting spaces, and personalized hospitality. As part of Accor, the hotel benefits from an international network, structured professional development, employee benefits, and global hospitality standards. Its finance team supports the hotel's operational performance through accurate accounting, cost control, budgeting, compliance, and reporting. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, teamwork, and a strong commitment to guest service and business integrity.

Working in Qatar

Qatar is a modern Gulf country rather than an island, offering strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, aviation, construction, healthcare, education, finance, and technology. Doha is the main employment center and provides international schools, shopping malls, beaches, museums, restaurants, and excellent public transport. The culture is welcoming but conservative; modest clothing, respect for Islamic customs, and responsible behavior in public are important. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are pleasant and suitable for outdoor activities. Most foreign employees require employer sponsorship, and the company normally arranges a work visa, residence permit, medical checks, and related documentation. Confirm employment terms, accommodation, transport, insurance, and probation conditions before relocating. Qatar is generally safe, with a high standard of infrastructure, although living costs can be significant. Housing allowances or employer-provided accommodation are valuable benefits. English is widely used in workplaces, while Arabic is the official language.