Chief Accountant

About the Role

Westin is seeking a Chief Accountant to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves overseeing daily general ledger processes and directing accounting functions related to account balancing, ledger reconciliation, reporting, and discrepancy resolution. The Chief Accountant will also supervise other Finance and Accounting employees in areas concerning general and subsidiary ledgers and associated reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement assigned accounting work and projects.
• Conduct and follow up on Accounting SOP audits across all property areas.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State laws regarding fraud and collection procedures.
• Generate accurate and timely reports and presentations.
• Analyze information to evaluate results, choose solutions, and resolve problems.
• Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, and verify financial information.
• Balance credit card ledgers and verify contracts for groups, including credit reference checks for direct-billed groups when necessary.
• Document profits and losses accurately and monitor applicable taxes to ensure they are current, collected, or accrued.
• Maintain a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets.
• Complete period-end functions and provide direction and assistance to other units on accounting and budgeting policies.

Accounting Knowledge and Application

• Demonstrate knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
• Apply knowledge of return check procedures, Gross Revenue Reports, write-off procedures, and consolidated deposit procedures.
• Stay updated technically and apply new knowledge to job functions.
• Utilize computer systems, hardware, and software for programming, data entry, and information processing.
• Use judgment to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.

Human Resources and Additional Responsibilities

• Support the development, mentoring, and training of employees, including providing constructive coaching.
• Train personnel on account receivable posting techniques.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates.
• Demonstrate personal integrity, effective listening skills, self-confidence, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Manage group or interpersonal conflicts effectively and inform executives, peers, and subordinates of relevant information in a timely manner.
• Manage time efficiently, possess strong organizational skills, and present ideas concisely.
• Apply problem-solving methodologies for decision-making and follow-up, and make collection calls if necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should have 0-1 years of experience in a relevant accounting role. The ability to achieve and exceed performance, budget, and team goals is essential. The role requires developing specific goals and plans to prioritize and accomplish work, and submitting reports in a timely manner to meet deadlines.

Company Culture

Westin is committed to empowering guests to enhance their well-being during travel. The brand aims to be the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, requiring passionate and engaged associates to bring its unique programming to life. Associates are encouraged to embrace their own well-being practices. Westin values individuals who are passionate, active, optimistic, and adventurous.