Account Payable - Fairmont The Red Sea

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Ḥail Province; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Accounting professional for a full-time position. This role involves maintaining purchase orders, invoices, and processing payments while adhering to company policies. Candidates should possess a diploma, experience in hotel accounts payable, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Fluency in English and a customer-oriented attitude are essential. The position requires 2-3 years of accounting experience, with a focus on detail and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in accounting with at least 1 year in A/P in a hotel.
• Knowledge of any accounting system is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase orders, receipts, invoices, and cheque requests.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Polite personality

Customer/people oriented

Team player

Fluent in English

Education

Diploma holder preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Company Description

Raffles & Fairmont the Red Sea, positioned in the kingdom’s groundbreaking Red Sea Project, will provide visitors access to a nature-focused resort with 361 rooms, eleven distinct dining concepts, including an overwater restaurant with views of the Red Sea and the mangroves, and a Spa. The resort will be situated next to an 18‑hole championship golf course, reflecting Fairmont’s association as a world‑class golf destination. It will set new standards in sustainable development, positioned on 200 km of untouched coastline, an archipelago of more than 90 unspoiled islands, dormant volcanoes, rich marine habitat, and ancient archaeological sites.

Job Description

The position maintains a system of purchase orders, receipts, invoices and cheque requests to support, document and process for payment all hotel payables according to the company’s policies and procedures. Payments are made in a timely and accurate manner; all relevant records are completed and accurately posted; accurate aging of all accounts which are reconciled to the General Ledger control account.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Verify that all invoices are supported by duly approved purchase orders when applicable, signed receiving documentation and/or the approval of authorized management personnel.
• Ensure invoices have relevant documents such as PO, AFE, contract etc.
• Verify the invoices to check the unit of issue, unit price, quantity, extension against the hotel purchase order and receiving advice.
• Code invoices to the appropriate general ledger account and submit to Chief Accountant for verification.
• Obtain approval for invoices from the appropriate department prior to processing the invoice on the accounts payable system.
• Ensure invoices without relevant supporting documents are approved by respective Department Heads or Division Heads.
• Ensure invoices are correctly posted into system either manually or through the FMC upload file.
• Maintain an approved up‑to‑date vendor/supplier database on the accounts payable system.
• Print and submit cheques with all supporting documents to the Director of Finance & General Manager for their signatures.
• Prepare manual cheques as required if directed by the Director of Finance or Assistant Financial Controller.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the purchasing, receiving and cost control staff.
• Reconcile main vendor statements monthly to ensure that the account is kept current.
• Check vendor statements as they are received and resolve all discrepancies directly with the vendor.
• Maintain alphabetical files by vendor containing complete invoices and backup attached to the cheques for efficient access after payment. All filing is kept current.
• Ensure all expenses for the month are posted.
• Prepare list and backup for accruals (invoices received after closing and goods and services received but not yet invoiced).
• Run the required reports at month end and ensure that the aging balances with the GL.

Qualifications & Personal Attributes

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Must have commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures.
• Polite personality.
• Neat appearance.
• Oral and written fluency in English.
• Display initiative.
• Team player.
• Customer/people oriented.

Qualifications (Technical)

• Diploma holder preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, mainly Excel & Word.
• Knowledge of any accounting system an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in accounting with at least 1 year in A/P in a hotel.

Additional Information

• Understanding of ultra‑luxury guest expectations and brand alignment.
• Experience in project coordination, scheduling, and document control during pre‑Opening stages.
• Experience in pre‑Opening is a must.
• A proactive, anticipatory approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Impeccable grooming and personal presentation aligned with luxury standards.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Hospitality