Accountant

Malmaison Belfast; Ain AlBaraha; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel in Riyadh is seeking a skilled Accountant to manage finance operations. The role involves payroll supervision, compliance checks, and handling accounts payable. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in hotel finance within Saudi Arabia, along with local financial knowledge and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a hotel finance department at management or senior management level.
• Experience working within Saudi Arabia.
• Competency in various accounting software packages.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining smooth operations within the Finance Department.
• Review supplier invoices and general ledger coding.
• Supervise monthly payrolls and ensure timely and accurate payment.

Skills

Knowledge of local financial regulations

IFRS Accounting Standards

Oral and Written English and Arabic Communication Skills

Organisational and work coordinating skills

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Education

Degree in Science, Administration or Commerce with a major in Accountancy

Tools

ACCPAC

SAP

PMS (HMS)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SkyBayan

SAGE300

Job description

Role:Accountant (Hotel)

Salary:Competitive Salary & Benefits

Location: Location:Fraser Suites – Riyadh

Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, is a global hospitality leader. As the world’s leading brand in serviced apartments and hotel residences, we deliver gold standard hospitality in cities across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. A true global brand with a friendly feel, our staff are connected through our shared vision and four core values, collaborative, real, respectful, and progressive. Passionate about promoting from within, our culture is one which is fostered by the continual learning and development needs of our staff.

What you’ll be doing as an Accountant:

• Assist in maintaining smooth operations within the Finance Department by reviewing payroll reports and conducting internal controls.
• Review supplier invoices, general ledger coding of expenses, and verify supplier payments with supporting documents.
• Verify expense reimbursements with supporting documents to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations and follow up on contract renewals.
• Prepare, post, and update standard and adjustment journal vouchers at month-end.
• Prepare bank reconciliation statements and analyze expenses and major budget variations.
• Review Night Auditors' logbooks and verify daily revenue and food & beverage reports.
• Conduct float counting of all house fund holders weekly and prepare monthly float count summaries.
• Prepare check runs for approval and reconcile supplier statements with hotel records monthly.
• Ensure accurate and complete billing, and handle all accounts payable queries.
• Supervise monthly payrolls, ensuring timely and accurate payment of salaries and benefits.
• Monitor time and attendance systems, ensuring proper accounting of payroll-related accruals.
• Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations and final settlement calculations for departing employees.
• Perform market surveys, select vendors, and follow up on delivery times and complaints.
• Contribute to improving policies and procedures related to accounts payable and payroll.
  

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience within a hotel finance department at management or senior management level within hotels, serviced apartments, or hospitality.
• Experience of working within Saudi Arabia.
• Knowledge of local financial regulations and laws.
• Updated knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards.
• Competency in ACCPAC, SAP, hotel PMS (HMS), Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SkyBayan, SAGE300 and related hospitality proprietary software packages.
• Competent Oral and Written English and Arabic Communication Skills.
• Formal qualifications at tertiary level to degree standard in Science, Administration or Commerce with a major in Accountancy.
• Strong organisational and work coordinating skills combined with an ability to handlemultiple assignments and projects simultaneously.
• Professionally groomed.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ethical, honest and possessing integrity.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Able to identify and implement new business practices and processes.