Assistant Accounting Manager - Four Seasons Hotel Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Assistant Accounting Manager. This role involves overseeing daily accounting functions, focusing on financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and proven accounting experience, preferably in hospitality. The company offers a competitive tax-free salary along with housing allowances, medical insurance, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary in a tax-free environment

Housing and transportation allowances

30 days of vacation plus public holidays

Complimentary meals and uniform cleaning

Medical and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting or a similar role, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and bank reconciliations.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and ensure accuracy.
• Oversee billing and collection processes, ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of tax regulations

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Steps from the Prophet’s Mosque, our Hotel will offer luxury accommodation for the city’s 1.5 million annual visitors. The new‑build hotel will be located at the heart of Madinah and steps from one of the most historic and significant sites in the region: Al‑Masjid an‑Nabawi, also known as the Prophet’s Mosque. Madinah is also home to the Quba Mosque, which is regarded as the oldest mosque in the world.

About the Role

We are seeking a diligent and detail‑oriented Assistant Accounting Manager with strong knowledge in all finance sections and expert level in credit and income audit section to support the finance operations at Four Seasons Hotel Madinah. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, you will assist in overseeing daily accounting functions, focusing on financial reporting, and maintaining the integrity of financial records. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring accurate billing, effective credit control, and adherence to both local regulations and Four Seasons financial standards.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and coordinate the monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and all bank reconciliations, ensuring all outstanding reconciling items are investigated and resolved satisfactorily.
• Perform all daily, monthly, and other periodic accounting and financial reporting in an accurate and timely nature.
• Participate in the physical inventory counts and the subsequent accuracy of count, price, and valuation.
• Safeguard the cash assets through monthly bank reconciliations, cash counts of all issued Banks, including general cashier, and reporting any discrepancies to the Assistant DOF.
• Assist with month end adjustment journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare required backup or work papers in order to provide analysis and control over balance sheet and P&L accounts and to serve the purpose of internal and external audits.
• Have a working knowledge of all areas in Finance to ensure that coverage can be provided for employees on vacation or leave.
• Oversee billing and collection processes, ensuring accuracy and timely follow‑up on outstanding accounts.
• Ensure that income is properly recorded, and an accurate and timely Daily Business Report is generated.
• Be familiar with the program of records control, security, retention and disposal in accordance with hotel policy and procedures.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Proven experience in accounting or a similar role, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulations.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in English.
• Suitable candidates must be eligible to work in Saudi Arabia.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary in a tax‑free environment.
• Housing and transportation allowances.
• 30 days of vacation plus public holidays.
• Complimentary meals and uniform cleaning.
• Medical and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and worldwide complimentary room nights.
• Opportunities for growth and development.

Schedule & Hours

This is a full‑time role.