General Accountant
EWAA Hotels · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ·
- Category
- Finance
- Experience
- 2+ years
EWAA Hotels is a distinguished group of Hotels & Resorts offering exceptional hospitality and quality services to guests. With a portfolio that includes 80 state-of-the-art properties across 14 cities in Saudi Arabia, EWAA Hotels caters to both business and personal needs through amenities like spacious conference halls, exhibition centers, and specialized catering. The group includes renowned brands such as Grand Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Al Muhaidb Hotels & Residence, and EWAA Express Hotels. Committed to sustainability, EWAA invests in its human capital and emphasizes creating a unique experience for guests. Join EWAA Hotels to contribute to achieving its vision and mission of excellence and community service.
Role Summary
The General Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the hotel. The role involves recording financial transactions, preparing reconciliations and reports, monitoring accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with company accounting policies and applicable regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle the daily accounting operations of the hotel.
- Record and review daily hotel financial transactions.
- Prepare and reconcile daily hotel revenue and income reports.
- Reconcile cash, credit card, bank, and hotel revenue transactions.
- Review and verify Daily Revenue Reports and supporting documents.
- Monitor Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
- Review hotel invoices, payments, receipts, and supporting documents.
- Prepare journal entries and accounting adjustments.
- Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations.
- Monitor hotel expenses and ensure proper accounting classification.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
- Prepare financial schedules and reports required by the Finance Manager.
- Coordinate with Front Office, F&B, Purchasing, Stores, and other hotel departments regarding financial transactions.
- Ensure proper recording of room revenue, F&B revenue, and other hotel income.
- Assist in inventory and cost-related accounting activities.
- Support internal and external audit requirements.
- Ensure compliance with company accounting procedures, VAT, and ZATCA requirements.
- Maintain accurate and organized hotel accounting records.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in hotel accounting.
- Hotel experience is mandatory. Candidates without hotel accounting experience will not be considered.
- Practical knowledge of hotel revenue and accounting procedures.
- Experience with hotel accounting systems and/or PMS is preferred.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel.
- Knowledge of Saudi VAT and ZATCA requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hotel environment