Assistant Finance Manager

About the role

The Assistant Finance Manager will lead the Accounting Department of Fairmont Amman, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and effective team collaboration. This senior‑level position supports the hotel’s financial health and strategic decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, month‑end and year‑end closings, and statutory financial statement preparation.
• Supervise accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoice processing, payments, and collections.
• Review daily revenue reconciliations, verify cash and credit‑card transactions, and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist in annual budgeting, financial forecasts, and variance analysis against approved budgets.
• Maintain compliance with hotel policies, accounting standards, and tax regulations; support internal, external and statutory audits.
• Coordinate payroll review with HR, verify related costs and deductions.
• Monitor inventory of food, beverage and operating supplies, supporting regular stock‑taking.
• Lead, coach and develop the finance team, fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment.

Required profile

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Significant professional accounting experience, including senior or team‑leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and tax regulations (VAT, withholding tax) and statutory reporting.
• Proven ability to manage month‑end/year‑end processes and work with external auditors.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Experience with accounting software/systems.