Chief Accountant F/M/X

About Orient Express

Artisan of travel since 1883, Orient Express sublimates the art of travel with its luxury trains, hotels, and sailing yachts. The brand has just launched its first hotel, Orient Express La Minerva, in Rome – which will be followed by Orient Express Venezia at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in 2026. The experience continues with the recent launch of La Dolce Vita Orient Express train, followed by Orient Express Corinthian in 2026, the first of two Orient Express Sailing Yachts, and finally, the return of L’Orient Express train to railways. Since 2022, Orient Express is part of Accor Group’s leading collection of luxury brands with a century-old legacy in the hotels and fine-dining sectors. In 2024, Accor and LVMH entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Orient Express. Follow the journey at @orientexpress on Instagram or visit the website at www.orient-express.com.

About Orient Express La Minerva

Considered as the beloved capital of the Orient Express legend, Rome is the first Orient Express hotel, La Minerva, in 2025. Orient Express has entrusted the interior architecture and artistic direction of the hotel Hugo Toro. The former Palazzo Fonseca is a sumptuous 17th-century palace with a huge, majestic façade. A place of memory still adorned with its Roman columns, sculptures by Rinaldo Rinaldi, a disciple of Canova, and the fascinating goddess Minerva. At the end of 2024, a new décor and interior inspired by the Roman domus and the riches of the "Eternal City" will be revealed with a new touch of contemporary elegance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting processes including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and bank reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure full compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements, and internal financial policies.
• Maintain and develop effective internal controls to safeguard hotel assets.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, support the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, and closely monitor cash flow and financial performance.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the accounting staff to foster professional development and high performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and implement best practices.
• Collaborate with management by providing detailed financial analysis and recommendations to guide business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or any related field.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in the hospitality industry is mandatory.
• Good level of English is required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, taxation, and financial reporting standards.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, knowledge of USUALI.

Compensation & Benefits

• Gross annual salary range: 45.000 - 53.000 euro
• Annual performance-based bonus (MBO)
• Health insurance
• ALL - Heartist® Program: Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at all ACCOR locations and partner venues worldwide.
• Learning & development: Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.