Chief Accountant

Finance & Accounting Opportunity | Rosewood Jeddah – Saudi Arabia

Rosewood Jeddah is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Chief Accountant to join its Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to strengthen financial operations within a luxury hospitality environment.

About the Property

Located along the Red Sea, Rosewood Jeddah is renowned for its refined elegance, exceptional service standards, and prime location in the city’s waterfront district. The hotel represents luxury hospitality at its finest in Saudi Arabia’s commercial hub.

The Role

As Chief Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the hotel’s accounting records, overseeing general ledger activities, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures. You will work closely with the Director of Finance Business Partner and Assistant Director of Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting and smooth accounting operations.

Core Responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Maintain the General Ledger (G/L) and Sub Ledgers (S/L), including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Prepare and post journal entries and journal vouchers.
• Complete all journal entries and prepare the trial balance for review.
• Submit monthly financial reports upon approval from finance leadership.
• Provide summaries of month-end closing to the Assistant Director of Finance.

Payroll & Expense Management

• Review payroll calculations prepared by the Paymaster and post payroll journals.
• Calculate taxes, benefits, and payroll-related expense distributions.
• Prepare monthly recurring standard, prepaid, and accrued expense journal vouchers.
• Assist in the calculation and payment of business and payroll taxes.

Reconciliations & Controls

• Perform monthly reconciliation of G/L and S/L balances.
• Prepare daily bank reconciliations.
• Assist with Balance Sheet reconciliations, ensuring proper documentation.
• Support physical counts of fixed assets and inventories.
• Prepare documentation required for internal and external audits.

Process Improvement & Support

• Provide guidance to related departments on accounting processes.
• Advise management on improvements to strengthen accounting controls and efficiency.
• Ensure all supporting documentation is properly filed and maintained.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Previous experience in hotel accounting, preferably in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong understanding of General Ledger, reconciliations, and payroll accounting.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Source: Rosewood Careers