Chief Accountant
Location: Athens
Join a new movement in luxury, built by people with creativity, curiosity, and heart.
ORA Hospitality is introducing a new ultra-luxury hotel brand that’s redefining what modern hospitality feels like. With resorts opening soon in Egypt’s North Coast, Abu Dhabi, and Tunisia, alongside award-winning hotels Silversands Grenada and The Beach House in the Caribbean. We're creating a global collection built on style, substance, service and soul.
Our culture is shaped by imagination and insight, by a deep respect for people and place, and by the courage to do things differently.
Our first new property will open in Mykonos in Summer 2026, designed by the world-renowned Rockwell Group. Nestled in the bay of Kalo Livadi, it features 88 sea-view rooms and suites, five private villas, two signature restaurants, a world-class spa and wellness centre, and experiences designed for every generation, from sunrise yoga to golden-hour gatherings overlooking the Aegean Sea.
If you’re ready to grow with a brand that values creativity, collaboration, and curiosity, join our pre-opening team and be part of building something extraordinary, together.
What you will do
- Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, coordinating with relevant departments to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data. Ensure that monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts are prepared, and all bank reconciliations are countersigned by Director of Finance on a monthly and on a quarterly basis.
- Have a solid knowledge of the Greek tax law to ensure full compliance with all applicable taxes including, but not limited, VAT, Stayover Tax, Municipal tax, Stamp duties or any other applicable levies. A solid knowledge of My Data platform regarding incomes and expenses submissions is a must.
- Guide the Accounts receivable Supervisor, ensuring robust internal controls are in place to protect the hotel’s financial assets and resources. Oversee daily revenue audits, ensuring that all income is correctly recorded and reconciled between the Opera PMS and the hotel’s ERP system. Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Monitor credit card and direct billing transactions for accuracy and fraud prevention. Ensure proper authorization procedures and investigate chargebacks promptly.
- Guide the Accounts Payable Supervisor to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing, monitor AP aging, vendor reconciliations, and payment scheduling in line with cash flow. Review expense reports and petty cash reimbursements for compliance and proper coding.
- Prepare Daily Cash Position report and maintain the highest level of investment of excess funds in accordance with corporate guidelines as prescribed in the Accounting & Finance Manual.
- A list of all standing orders for electronic disbursements should be maintained with details of date of payment, payee, amount and description of payment and at the beginning of each month in advance of the standing payment, this list should be routed to the cheque signatories for approval and a copy attached to bank reconciliations.
- Apply USALI principles consistently across all financial reporting and analysis.
- Ensure alignment with corporate accounting standards.
- Support benchmarking and comparability across the hotel group’s financials.
What you need to bring
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance. Master degree is preferable
- 3-5 work experience in similar position preferably within the hospitality sector.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively.
- Proficient in MS Office; experience with Opera and Micros is considered a plus.
- Knowledge of ERP systems.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
What we offer
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package aligned with industry standards.
- Career Experience: Opportunity to work with a newly established global hospitality brand.
- Professional Growth: Ongoing training and development programs to support career advancement.
All applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and evaluated solely on professional qualifications and merit. Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member can thrive. Eligibility to work in Greece is a prerequisite for all applicants