Assistant Director of Finance

Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in the Makkah Region is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to manage all hotel accounting and financial requirements. The role includes maintaining internal controls, supervising financial closing, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Candidates should have a degree in hotel management or accounting and at least three years of experience in a hotel environment, with excellent English communication skills and proficiency in relevant software.

Qualifications

• At least three years previous experience within a hotel environment.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with all policies of both the hotel and Rotana Groups.
• Assist in maintaining a system of internal controls.
• Supervise month-end book closing and prepare financial data.
• Ensure compliance with local tax matters.
• Safeguard and update all leases and contracts.

Skills

Verbal and written English communication

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree in hotel management or accounting

Tools

Opera

Micros

FBM

SUN System

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Finance professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As an Assistant Director of Finance / Assistant Financial Controller you are responsible to assist in managing all hotel accounting and financial requirements in an environment of tight control and your role will include key responsibilities such as:

Responsibilities

• Be familiar and up to date with all policies of both the hotel and Rotana Groups in regards to standard practice instructions
• Assist in maintaining a system of internal controls which will provide the most effective control of the assets and revenue of the hotel
• Assist in maintaining all accounting records of the hotel in the manner prescribed by the Corporate Office
• Ensure that all law and fiscal regulations of the country of location (which affect the financial matters of the hotel) are complied with
• Ensure the safekeeping and updating of all leases and contracts and all other legal records and document which may affect the financial status of the hotel
• Supervise at the end of the month, the closing of the books and the subsequent timely preparation of the required financial data
• Ensure that local tax matters, including both income and other taxes, are properly handled

Qualifications

You should have a degree in hotel management or accounting and at least three years previous experiences within a hotel environment. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and well versed computer literacy is a must, while knowledge of Opera, Micros, FBM and SUN System is an asset.

Knowledge & Competencies

• The ideal candidate will be results oriented and enthusiastic and with strong interpersonal, analytical and follow-through skills.
• You have the ability to maintain a fair, consistent set of standards and adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.
• You portray a fair leadership style and have proven the ability to communicate in a clear, concise and understandable manner, while possessing following additional competencies-
• Understanding the Business
• Influencing Outcomes
• Planning for Business
• Team Building
• Valuing Diversity
• Leading People
• Adaptability
• Drive for Results
• Customer Focus
• Managing Operations