Chief Accountant

About the Role

Marriott International is seeking a Chief Accountant to join their team in Jeddah. This full-time position supports the daily execution of general ledger processes, providing assistance to clients in understanding and utilizing these processes. The role involves performing core accounting functions, including account balancing, ledger reconciliation, reporting, and discrepancy resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement assigned accounting work and projects.
• Coordinate, implement, and follow up on Accounting SOP audits across all property areas.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State laws regarding fraud and collection procedures.
• Generate and provide accurate and timely reports and presentations.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to identify optimal solutions and resolve problems.
• Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, or verify information and data.
• Balance credit card ledgers and verify contracts for groups, performing credit reference checks for direct-billed groups as needed.
• Submit reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines are met.
• Ensure accurate documentation of profits and losses.
• Monitor applicable taxes, ensuring they are current, collected, and/or accrued.
• Maintain a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets.
• Complete period-end functions each period.
• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units on accounting and budgeting policies, procedures, and efficient control of financial resources.

Accounting Expertise and Leadership

• Demonstrate knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes, including return check procedures, Gross Revenue Report, write-off procedures, and consolidated deposit procedures.
• Stay updated technically and apply new knowledge to job functions.
• Utilize computer systems and software for financial spreadsheets, data entry, and information processing.
• Apply judgment to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.
• Lead, influence, and encourage others through interpersonal and communication skills, advocating sound financial/business decision-making and demonstrating honesty/integrity.
• Motivate and foster a productive work environment, imposing deadlines and delegating tasks effectively.
• Maintain an "open door policy" and be highly visible in areas of responsibility.
• Manage in a culturally diverse work environment and oversee quality processes in customer service and employee satisfaction.

Human Resources and Communication

• Support the development, mentoring, and training of employees, including constructive coaching and counseling.
• Train personnel on account receivable posting techniques.
• Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates via various communication channels.
• Demonstrate personal integrity, effective listening skills, self-confidence, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Manage group or interpersonal conflict effectively.
• Inform and update executives, peers, and subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
• Manage time effectively and possess strong organizational skills.
• Present ideas, expectations, and information concisely and in a well-organized manner.
• Utilize problem-solving methodology for decision-making and follow-up.
• Make collection calls if necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should have 0-1 years of experience in a relevant accounting position. The ability to support day-to-day general ledger processes and perform detailed accounting functions is essential.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, within the Marriott International organization. The role requires active participation in a professional accounting team environment.