Cluster Chief Accountant RTR

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Jeddah seeks a Cluster Chief Accountant to supervise financial accounting for multiple hotels. Responsibilities include managing financial records, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and preparing financial statements. Candidates should hold a degree in finance and have at least 3 years of experience in hotel accounting. Strong leadership skills and proficiency in English are essential. The position offers an opportunity to support operational decisions and participate in team development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as General Ledger Supervisor or higher in hospitality.
• Solid working experience in hotel accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting tasks in accordance with GAAP.
• Supervise the bookkeeping for the cluster hotels.
• Ensure accuracy in month-end and year-end closings.

Skills

General Ledger supervision

Hotel accounting

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team coordination

Fluent English

Education

University degree in Finance or Accounting

Membership in SOCPA

Job description

Cluster Chief Accountant RTR (Job Number: HOT0C86X)

Hilton Hotels – Jeddah, 23511 Jeddah

What will I be doing?

The Cluster Chief Accountant will support all financial accounting and operational tasks in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Uniform System of Accounts and Hilton policies and procedures. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Supervise, manage and maintain the books of the hotel(s) for the Cluster
• Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all transactions for the various accounts and ensure proper recording in the books on a timely manner
• Ensure the month-end closing process is completed and the timely preparation of all required
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing of the books of accounts
• Ensure that all balance sheet accounts are reconciled, cleared and properly supported within timeline
• Ensure reports are completed correctly and on time and prepare monthly financial statements for distribution
• Fully conversant with the Hilton’s standard Chart of Accounts and the correct use
• Ensure that the accounting records comply with local laws and regulations and Hilton Policies and
• Consolidation and submission of monthly Withholding Tax and VAT return for the group of hotels and Owning company
• Handle inter-company transactions and reconciliations
• Handle and maintain FF&E / CAPEX spent vs budget and recording of asset purchases
• Assist in the preparation and completion of forecasts and budgets as required
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and schedules required by management and owners
• Thoroughly familiar with the duties and procedures of other team members within the Finance department over whom the role has supervision
• Hands on and take an active role in daily activities within the department, ensure that all work is up to date and assist team members where and when required
• Assist, coordinate and communicate with other departments on accounting related matters and internal controls
• Assist and coordinate the internal and external audit process
• Assist in ensuring compliance with legal and taxation legislation
• Be familiar and up to date with all Hilton Finance policies
• Support the management in providing financial information to assist in any decision-making process
• Participate in performance reviews and actively contribute to team members' development and training programs
• Coordinate departmental leave and organize the coverage of tasks during team member’s absence
• Ensure that all internal applicable accounting control procedures are adhered to and communicate areas for improvements to the Finance lead
• Maintain an adequate and up to date filing system for related financial records
• Assume additional accounting responsibilities in the absence of the CDOF and Assistant CDOF
• Handle all requests and enquiries in a timely, efficient and friendly manner
• Perform any additional tasks as and when assigned

What are we looking for?

To successfully fill this role, you should possess the qualifications, skills, and values that follow:

• University preferred Finance degree in Accounting & Management
• Must be a member of Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA)
• At least 3 years of working experience as General Ledger Supervisor or higher in the hospitality industry
• Solid working experience in hotel accounting with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial/supervisory operational accounting role
• Mature and reliable with positive working mindset
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local accounting laws and tax laws
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Flexible with working hours to meet monthly/annual deadlines
• Fluent in both written and spoken English for business needs