Finance Manager - KSA
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About the Role
Accor seeks a Finance Manager to oversee corporate finance functions in KSA, focusing on in-house taxation, financial statement preparation, operational finance support for hotels, and financial system transformation.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage in house preparation and timely submission of all corporate tax filings including WHT, CIT, and transfer pricing documentation
- Collaborate with external audit firms on tax related matters and support tax audits
- Conduct regular reviews of tax exposure and identify optimization opportunities
- Develop and maintain internal controls for accurate tax accounting and reporting
- Take ownership of VAT return preparation and submission from Year 2 onwards
- Participate in preparation and review of corporate financial statements
- Serve as key point of contact for external auditors during year end audits
- Conduct regular hotel visits to review financial performance and provide actionable insights
- Monitor KPIs and work with hotel teams to develop improvement strategies
- Champion financial system transformation initiatives and lead deployment of new systems
- Review and optimize financial processes such as credit card reconciliation and balance sheet reconciliation
- Ensure adherence to company financial policies and internal controls
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
- Valid SOCPA registration
- Minimum 2 years of hotel finance experience, preferably in a Financial Accountant role
- Strong understanding of hotel finance operations and accounting processes
- Knowledge of Saudi tax regulations including VAT, WHT, Transfer Pricing, and ZATCA compliance
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems such as Oracle and SunSystems
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented, proactive, and able to work independently and collaboratively
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Company Description
- Accor is a global leader in hospitality, committed to excellence, integrity, and strong governance.
- The role will strategically manage and oversee all corporate finance functions in KSA, focusing on in house taxation, operational finance oversight, and financial system transformation.
Taxation Management
- Lead and manage in house preparation, review, and timely submission of all corporate tax filings including WHT, CIT, and transfer pricing documentation.
- Collaborate closely with external audit firms on tax related matters and support tax audits.
- Conduct regular reviews of tax exposure and identify opportunities for tax optimization and compliance improvement.
- Develop and maintain robust internal controls for accurate tax accounting and reporting.
- From Year 2 onwards: take ownership of VAT return preparation and submission.
Financial Statement Preparation & Audit Support
- Participate in preparation and review of corporate financial statements ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Serve as key point of contact for external auditors during year end audits.
- Ensure timely resolution of audit queries and implementation of auditor recommendations.
Operational Finance Hotel Performance Review & Support
- Conduct regular hotel visits to review financial performance and provide actionable insights.
- Monitor KPIs and work with hotel teams to develop improvement strategies.
- Provide guidance to hotel finance teams on accounting policies and best practices.
Financial System Transformation & Process Improvement
- Act as primary champion for financial system transformation initiatives.
- Lead or support deployment of new financial systems at hotel and corporate levels.
- Review and optimize financial processes such as credit card reconciliation and balance sheet reconciliation.
Internal Control & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to company financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Identify control weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (required).
- Valid SOCPA registration.
- Minimum 2 years of hotel finance experience, preferably in a Financial Accountant role.
- Strong understanding of hotel finance operations and accounting processes.
- Knowledge of Saudi tax regulations including VAT, WHT, Transfer Pricing, and ZATCA compliance.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems such as Oracle and SunSystems.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail oriented, proactive, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
Additional Information
- Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
- Why Join Us? Be part of a global hospitality leader; drive impactful projects; work in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
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