chief accountant

InterContinental Hotels Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Accountant to lead their accounting team. This pivotal role involves managing all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and preparing monthly financial statements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with at least 5 years of experience, including leadership roles. You will be responsible for mentoring junior staff, conducting training sessions, and providing actionable insights on financial performance. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute significantly to the financial health of the organization, making a real impact in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations, including Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Prepare financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

Opera

Job description

1. Chief Accountant
Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in control of inventory, credit and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances.
• Assists in enforcing, documenting and establishing adequate controls for all revenues and expenses and protection of assets.
• Maintains up-to-date account analysis and reconciliation.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and timely financial and operating information.
• Identifies training needs, develops formal training plans and conducts training sessions for accounting and operational staff in coordination with other departments and as directed by the controller.
• Assists in providing safekeeping, including proper storage and access for all contracts, leases and other financial records.
• Assists in follow-up on capital expenditures to ensure compliance with original justification and approval.
• Maintains professional and technical competence.
• Assists in implementing and maintaining acceptable accounting practices and procedures as required by IHC policy and procedures generally accepted accounting practices and as effected by local conditions.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Manage all accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Lead the accounting team and provide mentorship to junior staff.
• Handle audits and liaise with external auditors as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software (e.g., PeopleSoft, Opera, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.