Assistant Manager, Administration and Accounting

Hyatt Regional Offices; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Manager for Administration and Accounting to oversee financial activities and compliance for its subsidiaries in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This role involves managing vendor and payroll processes, ensuring statutory compliance, and providing employee support. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background with proficiency in Excel and fluency in both Arabic and English. Join this dynamic team and contribute to the financial integrity of a prestigious organization while exploring diverse career opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting experience focusing on compliance and financial statements.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial activities including monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Coordinate payroll preparation and ensure timely payments.

Skills

Accounting Experience

Financial Compliance

Proficiency in Excel

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Excel4Apps

HFM

Job description

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At Hyatt, there’s a home for every stage of your career.

We nurture curiosity, helping you to learn new skills that support your personal and professional development. Chart your own journey by venturing into new roles, different brands and international opportunities. Here, doors are meant to be opened and horizons expanded.

Your Role

We are looking for an Assistant Manager, Administration and Accounting, to manage the day-to-day financial activities of subsidiaries of Hyatt Hotels Corporation incorporated in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This role also involves administrative tasks related to the legal entity in Saudi Arabia, including employment matters. This position reports to the Director of Corporate Finance at the EAME Regional Office in Zurich, Switzerland.

Your Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations for timely closing of monthly and quarterly periods.


• Vendor and Payroll Management: Maintain vendor listings, submit invoices, and prepare monthly payments. Coordinate payroll preparation with external providers to ensure timely and accurate payments, including GOSI and Pension Contributions.


• Statutory Compliance: Assist in preparing statutory financial statements and participate in annual audits with external auditors. Help prepare corporate income tax and VAT filings.


• Employee Onboarding and Support: Assist in onboarding new employees, collate payroll information, and handle registration and termination with governmental authorities in Saudi Arabia.


• Communication and Liaison: Liaise with internal and external parties, including accountants, tax advisors, HR specialists, and financial advisors. Manage office correspondence and ensure data integrity by maintaining appropriate records and documentation.


• Employee Support: Communicate with employees regarding payroll matters, address inquiries, and resolve payroll issues.

Your Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on financial compliance, monthly close, annual financial statements, and tax filings.


• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in accounting or a related field.


• CPA (or equivalent) is preferred.


• Proficiency in Excel is required; Oracle, Excel4Apps, and HFM skills are preferred.


• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is essential.

Please note that this position is exclusively open to Saudi nationals residing in Saudi Arabia, as per local regulations.

Discover what’s next. We look forward to hearing and learning from you.