Chief Accountant

IHG Hotels & Resorts; At Ta'if; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hotel chain in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Financial Controller to manage financial activity and team leadership. The successful candidate will direct financial operations, prepare analyses and forecasts, and ensure billing accuracy. Candidates with a college degree in Accounting or Finance and 2-3 years of experience in a five-star hotel are preferred. Fluency in English is required, and Arabic speaking is a plus. Join us to be part of a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Room discounts

Training opportunities

Full uniform provided

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a five-star hotel in a similar position.
• Fluent in English and preferable Arabic-speaking.
• Local candidates with a transferable Iqama preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directing everyday financial activity and empowering the team.
• Ensuring guest bills are accurate and resolving queries.
• Preparing financial analysis, forecasts, and budgets.
• Managing accounts payable to balance cash flow.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Guest billing accuracy

Legal and ethical financial control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Searching for an opportunity that just adds up? We’re looking for a new Financial Controller with a strong enough grasp of the figures to balance managing hotel assets, maintaining a centralised accounting environment, and making accurate forecasts. In complete confidence.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Directing everyday financial activity and empowering your team to deliver in their roles
• Making sure guest bills are accurate and helping resolve any queries
• Ensuring financial control procedures are ethical and legal
• Preparing financial analysis, forecasts, and budgets – as well as reviewing rates and taking part in sales strategy meetings
• Managing accounts payable to balance cash flow and protect our reputation with our suppliers

What We need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Accounting or Finance
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a five-star hotel in a similar position
• Local candidate preferred as first priority
• Arabic-speaking preferred as second priority
• Must speak fluent English
• Transferable Iqama

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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