Financial Controller
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About the Role
Swissôtel Al Maqam seeks a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls. Requires 5-8+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally in hospitality, with knowledge of Saudi regulations and IFRS.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee all financial operations including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- Prepare management accounts and performance analysis for leadership review
- Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes with management
- Ensure strong internal controls are implemented and maintained across all finance processes
- Ensure full compliance with Saudi financial regulations, tax requirements, and statutory obligations
- Coordinate internal and external audits
- Oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll coordination, and cash management
- Support procurement and purchasing processes with financial governance
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to the General Manager and leadership team
- Ensure effective use of financial systems and tools (PMS, ERP, POS integration where applicable)
- Support development of team members within the department
Requirements
- 5–8+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within hospitality or resort environments
- Strong background in financial controlling, accounting, and reporting
- Experience in pre opening or remote operations is highly desirable
- Solid understanding of Saudi financial regulations and IFRS standards
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
- High attention to detail with a strong control mindset
- Proficiency in financial systems (Opera, Sun, SAP, or equivalent hospitality ERP systems)
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Company Description
- Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is a distinctive group of deluxe hotels where we put the emphasis on our people.
- Swissôtel Al Maqam is Swissôtel’s Second hotel to open in Saudi Arabia, offering 1624 elegant rooms and suites.
- The hotel is part of the prestigious Abraj Al Bait complex, located in close proximity to the holy Masjid Al Haraam.
Job Description
- Oversee all financial operations including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
- Prepare management accounts and performance analysis for leadership review.
- Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes with management.
- Ensure strong internal controls are implemented and maintained across all finance processes.
- Ensure full compliance with Saudi financial regulations, tax requirements, and statutory obligations.
- Coordinate internal and external audits.
- Oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll coordination, and cash management.
- Support procurement and purchasing processes with financial governance.
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to the General Manager and leadership team.
- Ensure effective use of financial systems and tools (PMS, ERP, POS integration where applicable).
- Support development of team members within the department.
Qualifications
- 5–8+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within hospitality or resort environments.
- Strong background in financial controlling, accounting, and reporting.
- Experience in pre opening or remote operations is highly desirable.
- Solid understanding of Saudi financial regulations and IFRS standards.
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
- High attention to detail with a strong control mindset.
- Proficiency in financial systems (Opera, Sun, SAP, or equivalent hospitality ERP systems).
Additional Information
- We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality.
- We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life.
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