About the Role
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time management position will support the day-to-day execution of general ledger processes, assisting clients in understanding these functions. The role involves performing essential accounting tasks such as account balancing, ledger reconciliation, reporting, and discrepancy resolution, ensuring the financial integrity of the property. As part of Marriott International's esteemed portfolio, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite luxury experiences worldwide. We are an equal opportunity employer fostering an environment where diverse backgrounds are valued and celebrated.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day execution of general ledger impacted processes, including assisting clients with their understanding of these processes.
- Perform accounting functions specifically in the areas of account balancing, ledger reconciliation, reporting, and discrepancy resolution.
- Coordinate and implement accounting work and projects as assigned.
- Coordinate, implement, and follow up on Accounting SOP audits for all areas of the property.
- Comply with Federal and State laws applying to fraud and collection procedures.
- Generate and provide accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
- Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, or verify information or data.
- Balance credit card ledgers.
- Verify contracts for groups and perform credit reference checks for direct billed groups if necessary.
- Achieve and exceed goals, including performance goals, budget goals, and team goals.
- Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
- Submit reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
- Ensure profits and losses are documented accurately.
- Monitor all applicable taxes, ensuring that taxes 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 regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
- Keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to the job.
- Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, develop financial spreadsheets, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocate sound financial/business decision making; demonstrate honesty/integrity; lead by example.
- Motivate and provide a work environment where employees are productive.
- Impose deadlines and delegate tasks.
- Provide an "open door policy" and be highly visible in areas of responsibility.
- Manage the quality process in areas of customer service and employee satisfaction.
- Support the development, mentoring, and training of employees.
- Provide constructive coaching and counseling to employees.
- Train individuals on account receivable posting techniques.
- Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Demonstrate personal integrity.
- Use effective listening skills.
- Demonstrate self-confidence, energy, and enthusiasm.
- Manage group or interpersonal conflict effectively.
- Inform and/or update executives, peers, and subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
- Manage time well and possess strong organizational skills.
- Present ideas, expectations, and information in a concise, well-organized way.
- Use problem-solving methodology for decision-making and follow-up.
- Make collections calls if necessary.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or a related major; no work experience is required.
- Alternatively, a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Finance and Accounting or a related major, combined with 2 years of experience in finance and accounting or a related professional area.
Required Skills
- General Ledger management
- Account Balancing
- Ledger Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Discrepancy Resolution
- Accounting SOP Audits
- Understanding of Fraud Procedures
- Understanding of Collection Procedures
- Financial Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Data Compilation and Verification
- Credit Card Ledger Balancing
- Credit Reference Checks
- Budgeting
- Knowledge of Accounting Policies
- Understanding of Return Check Procedures
- Familiarity with the Gross Revenue Report
- Proficiency in Write-off Procedures
- Proficiency in Consolidated Deposit Procedures
- Financial Spreadsheet development and utilization
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Leadership capabilities
- Demonstrated Honesty and Integrity
- Motivational abilities
- Delegation skills
- Ability to manage in a culturally diverse work environment
- Customer Service Management
- Employee Satisfaction Management
- Mentoring and Training abilities
- Coaching and Counseling skills
- Account Receivable Posting techniques
- Effective Listening Skills
- Self-Confidence, Energy, and Enthusiasm
- Conflict Management
- Time Management
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Decision Making
- Experience with Collections Calls
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time, management position located at 2941 Makkah Al Mukarramah Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role is not remote. The position is based in the Riyadh region.
