Assistant Director of Finance – Saudi National

About the role

Raffles Hotel Jeddah, part of Accor, is looking for a Saudi National Assistant Director of Finance to support the Director of Finance in overseeing the hotel's day-to-day finance and accounting operations. The role also involves supervising and developing the Finance team and acting as a key support to the Director of Finance.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, management reports, P&L analysis and performance reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, provisions and accounting transactions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow monitoring and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with hotel financial policies, internal controls, SOPs and accounting standards.
• Monitor revenue, expenses, costs and departmental financial performance, highlighting major variances or risks.
• Support payroll review and ensure accurate recording and reconciliation.
• Assist with internal and external audits and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi financial and tax requirements, including VAT and ZATCA.
• Supervise the Finance team, including workload, training and development, and support recruitment, onboarding and performance management.
• Work closely with operational departments and provide financial guidance and controls.

Required profile

• Saudi National.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in Finance/Accounting, preferably in hospitality; luxury hotel experience highly preferred.
• SOCPA membership or certification preferred; CPA, CMA or equivalent is an advantage.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop the Finance team.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, P&L, reconciliations and internal controls.
• Good knowledge of Saudi VAT, ZATCA and local financial compliance requirements.
• Experience with hotel systems such as SUN, Opera or Micros preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, and good communication with operations and senior management.