Chief Accountant

Edge Al Rabie - Riyadh; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to manage financial reporting and internal controls. You will ensure timely completion of accounting tasks, analyze financial data, and support the finance team. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of hotel accounting experience and strong communication skills. A positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least two years previous experience within a hotel environment.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Computer literacy is a must.

Responsibilities

• Verify supplier payments with supporting invoices and documents.
• Prepare, post and update journal voucher entries at the month end.
• Analyze expenses and major variations from the budget.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Hotel Operations Understanding

Education

Degree in hotel management or accounting

Tools

Opera

Micros

FBM

SUN System

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking passionate and dynamic Finance professionals who pride themselves on delivering extraordinary levels of customer service and providing creative solutions to our guests. As a Chief Accountant, you are responsible for assisting in maintaining a smooth operation within the Finance Department by preparing financial reports and conducting internal controls in compliance with all policies.

Responsibilities

• Verify the General Cashier’s report, Income journal voucher and review supplier invoices, as well as general ledger coding of expenses
• Verify supplier payments with supporting invoices, LPOs, etc. and expense reimbursement with supporting documents
• Review payroll reports with supporting documents at the month end
• Prepare general ledger reconciliation and follow up for the renewals of contracts expiring
• Prepare, post and update standard journal vouchers and adjustment journal voucher entries at the month end
• Review general ledger at month end and analyze expenses and major variations from the budget
• Ensure that all accounting reports and job deadlines for other employees are met

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

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

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be results oriented, self motivated and with a positive attitude. You have the ability to think laterally and with a pro-active approach and a strong drive for results. You portray a fair leadership style and be easy approachable for your employees, while possessing following additional competencies:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Teamwork
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Effective Communication
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Driving for Results