Hospitality General Accountant — Growth & Impact in Jeddah

Kerten Hospitality; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Career Growth

Inclusive Environment

Shared Purpose

Job summary

Kerten Hospitality is seeking a General Accountant for The House Hotel Jeddah to manage the hotel’s general ledger, support AP/AR and payroll, and lead month-end close processes. The role requires solid IFRS knowledge and proficiency with hotel systems.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in hospitality accounting, strong analytical and communication skills, and fluency in English and Arabic. Join a dynamic team in Jeddah.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA/SOCPA/ACCA certification is an advantage).
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS, financial reporting, and local tax requirements.
• Experience with hotel systems such as PMS, POS, and accounting software (e.g. Sun Systems, Oracle, or SAP).
• Ability to manage reconciliations, reporting deadlines, and audit requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with high proficiency in Excel.
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and integrity.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the hotel’s general ledger, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Ensure smooth operation of accounting processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll support.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure timely preparation of financial reports.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial statements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and government entities on audits, VAT, zakat, and statutory filings.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and oversee inventory counts and cost control records.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, internal controls, and local accounting and tax regulations.
• Train and support staff on accounting procedures, financial systems, and best practices.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Excel

Financial reporting

Auditing support

English & Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA/SOCPA/ACCA (advantage)

Tools

Sun Systems

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Kerten Hospitality is seeking a General Accountant for The House Hotel Jeddah to manage the hotel’s general ledger, support AP/AR and payroll, and lead month-end close processes. The role requires solid IFRS knowledge and proficiency with hotel systems.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in hospitality accounting, strong analytical and communication skills, and fluency in English and Arabic. Join a dynamic team in Jeddah.