Director of Finance & Business Support - InterContinental Jeddah

Ihgarmyhotels; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Finance & Business Support to lead a dynamic team in Jeddah. This pivotal role involves managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and enhancing guest experiences through effective financial management. You will be responsible for coaching your team, maximizing financial returns, and overseeing various accounting functions. Join a company that values diversity and supports your growth, offering competitive salaries, impressive benefits, and a collaborative work environment. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the hospitality sector while being part of a global family.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Room Discounts

Full Uniform

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in hotel accounting or auditing.
• Knowledge of accounting management duties and financial control.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach the accounting team for optimal performance.
• Ensure ethical financial control procedures and standards are met.
• Maximize financial returns through analysis and budgeting.

Skills

Hotel Accounting

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Team Management

Accounting Standards

Negotiation

Payroll Processing

Tax Filing

Local Language Proficiency

Business Projections

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance

Professional Accounting Certification

Job description

Director of Finance & Business Support - InterContinental Jeddah

Hotel Brand: InterContinental
Location: Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
Hotel: Jeddah (JEDHA), Al Hamra Corniche, 21531
Job number: 144432

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A little taste of your day-to-day:

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

1. Managing and coaching your team to ensure the right person is always on the right task
2. Setting exceptional accounting practice standards and ensuring financial control procedures remain ethical and legal
3. Maximising financial returns through financial analysis, data trends and market information – while budgeting accordingly
4. Enhancing the guest experience through improved payment options, inventory controls and financial dispute resolution
5. Supervising a number of clerical accounting employees across a range of functions – from Accounts Payable to Purchasing and Payroll.

What We need from you:

1. Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Accounting and Finance
2. 4-8 years’ experience in hotel accounting or auditing with at least one year in an Assistant Controller or similar supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
3. Knowledge of accounting management duties e.g., negotiating hotel space and tenant leases, processing payroll, performing asset management duties, providing business projections, displacement analysis, preparing government reports, filing tax returns etc
4. Professional accounting or finance designation or certification preferred
5. Must speak local language(s)
6. Other languages beneficial

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.