Cluster Chief Accountant RTR

What will I be doing?

• 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 financial reports
• 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 Procedures
• 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?

• 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

Work Locations

Hilton Hotels - Jeddah

Schedule

Full-time

Brand

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Job

Finance