Accounting Supervisor

Role summary

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The Accounting Supervisor oversees daily accounting activities, including income auditing, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting, cash handling, and compliance with Marriott and hotel procedures. Candidates typically need a degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field, along with hotel finance experience and strong knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel. Supervisory experience, attention to detail, numerical accuracy, confidentiality, and effective communication are important. The successful candidate is expected to support month-end closing, review transactions, maintain accurate records, assist with audits, guide finance colleagues, and work closely with other departments. Flexibility, professionalism, and the ability to meet deadlines in a busy luxury-hotel environment are essential.

About the employer

JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha is a luxury hotel located in the West Bay area of Doha, Qatar, and is part of Marriott International’s JW Marriott brand. The property combines upscale accommodation with restaurants, meeting facilities, leisure amenities, and attentive guest service for business and leisure travelers. As a Marriott hotel, it follows international standards for hospitality, finance, security, training, and operational excellence. Employees may benefit from a structured multinational work environment, professional development opportunities, staff services, and access to Marriott’s global hospitality network. The hotel serves corporate guests, tourists, events, and luxury travelers, making teamwork and consistent service important across every department. Its location in central Doha provides convenient access to business districts, shopping centers, cultural attractions, and Hamad International Airport.

Working in Qatar

Qatar is a modern Gulf country rather than an island, offering strong employment opportunities in hospitality, tourism, aviation, construction, finance, healthcare, retail, and technology. Doha is the main employment center and has a multicultural population, modern infrastructure, shopping malls, beaches, museums, and international restaurants. Local culture values modest dress, respect for Islamic traditions, hospitality, and appropriate behavior in public places. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are generally pleasant. Employers commonly sponsor work visas, residence permits, medical checks, and sometimes accommodation, transport, or flights, although benefits vary by contract. New arrivals should confirm salary, housing, insurance, annual leave, and visa terms before accepting an offer. Qatar has no personal income tax on most employee salaries, but living costs can be high, particularly for housing. Public transport is improving, and English is widely used in workplaces.