Financial Controller

PAUSEAWAY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality and construction company in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Financial Controller. This role involves managing accounting operations and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of relevant experience and strong financial decision-making skills. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, managing accounting staff, and preparing budgets and forecasts. Competitive salary and a full-time position with growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in the hospitality and construction industries.
• Ability to direct and supervise accounting staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage books and accounting department for the main brand and all managed properties.
• Verify all financial reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare various monthly closing entries and assist with month-end close process.

Skills

Proven working experience as financial controller

Advanced computer skills in MS Office

Knowledge of Hotel Software and Property Management Systems

Excellent financial/business decision-making

High attention to detail and accuracy

Education

BS degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA and CFA

Tools

FIDELIO

OPERA

Protel

Job description

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We are looking for a Financial Controller who will be responsible for managing the day‑to‑day operations of the accounting department, including preparation and management of PAUSEAWAY financial budgets, and implementing and overseeing all financial activities of the managed properties in compliance with local tax laws.

Additionally, the Financial Controller will handle financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital, and cash control. He/she will ensure the safekeeping and updating of all legal documentation related to the financial status of PAUSEAWAY and managed properties.

Responsibilities

• Manage books and accounting department for the main brand and all managed properties.
• Verify all financial reports and ensure that all transactions are accurate and comply with local government regulations.
• Direct oversight of accounting staff, including training and development.
• Assist with monitoring, assessing, and maintaining internal controls and corporate policies and procedures.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and others.
• Prepare various monthly closing entries and assist with the month‑end close process, analysis and reporting.
• Prepare and assist with monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecasting.
• Prepare and file monthly and quarterly taxes.
• Support management in controlling costs within the budget and forecast.
• Assist with completion of the annual budgeting process.
• Assist with revenue enhancement possibilities and profit improvement opportunities for property operations.
• Achieve and exceed goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

Requirements

• Proven working experience as financial controller or assistant financial controller for at least 7 years in the hospitality and construction industries.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases.
• Knowledge of Hotel Software and Property Management Systems such as FIDELIO, OPERA, Protel, etc.
• Excellent financial/business decision‑making.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to direct and supervise.
• BS degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and CFA are huge plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

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