Finance Clerk
Hotel Brand: Kimpton
Location: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Hotel: KAFD Riyadh (RUHKA), King Abdullah Financial District
Job number: 140244
About Us
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the original boutique hotel company, which pioneered the concept of unique, distinctive, design-forward hotels in the San Francisco, California before expanding worldwide. Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences, Kimpton spaces and experiences centre on our guests, offering inspiring design that evokes curiosity to forward thinking flavours that feed the soul. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered, so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted and ridiculously personal.
Our mission is to be the best-loved hotel and restaurant company through the common belief that heartfelt connections make people’s lives better. Our colleagues are empowered and encouraged to act from the heart, to go above and beyond to create ‘ridiculously personal’ experiences for each other and our guests.
We're looking for passionate, high-spirted individuals to join the pre-opening team at Kimpton Riyadh, the very first Kimpton hotel in the Middle East. The ideal Kimpton team member has an inclusive spirit who embraces individuality and can cultivate a work environment that’s a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional.
Our hotel is only as good as the people it employs so if you’re passionate, focused and driven, live for making every guest’s experience ‘ridiculously personal’ and creating unforgettable moments, then we invite you to join the Kimpton tribe.
About Kimpton Riyadh
Located in King Abdullah Financial District which is set in the heart of the Saudi capital, 22-kilometers away from the airport, Kimpton Riyadh is the first Kimpton in the Middle East bringing the brand’s playful energy, infectious personality, and unique design style to this LEED certified landmark development home to 1.6 million square meters of state-of-the-art office space, world-class venues and iconic luxury residences. The hotel welcome guests to experience its 212 guest rooms and suites and to enjoy its unique dining options.
Day-to-day
- Financial Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and tax filings. Ensuring all financial transactions are recorded correctly.
- Invoice Processing: Preparing, reviewing, reconciling, and issuing bills, invoices, and account statements. Ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments.
- Data Entry: Entering financial data into accounting software and maintaining electronic spreadsheets for financial and accounting data. Ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
- Cash Handling: Organizing, securing, and maintaining all files, records, cash, and cash equivalents. Recording, storing, and analysing computerized financial information.
- Financial Reporting: Preparing and distributing statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables. Assisting with period-end closing procedures and reports.
- Compliance and Security: Following company policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality of proprietary information, and protecting company assets. Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- Customer Service: Addressing guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner. Responding to inquiries and providing information as needed.
- Collaboration: Working closely with other departments to support financial operations. Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues.
- Administrative Support: Performing general administrative tasks such as filing, answering phones, and responding to emails. Supporting the finance team with various tasks as needed.
- Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving discrepancies or issues related to financial transactions. Implementing corrective actions to ensure accuracy.
This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with different teams. It's a vital position that helps ensure the smooth financial operations of the hotel.
What we need from you
Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:
• Bachelor’s degree, higher education qualification or equivalent in Hotel Administration / Business Administration
• Two to Three years’ prior tenure in a similar role
• International luxury hotel chain background
• GCC exposure
• English Fluency is required
• Arabic Fluency is preferred
Teamwork and Flexibility
In addition to the tasks outlined above, all team members are expected to demonstrate flexibility and a collaborative spirit. This may involve taking on additional responsibilities as needed, especially during periods of high occupancy or in emergency situations. Your willingness to assist colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the hotel is essential in maintaining our high standards of service and guest satisfaction.
What we offer
We’ll reward all your hard work with a competitive salary and benefits.
Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing, and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.
So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.