General Accountant

General Accountant - Sofitel Al Khobar The Corniche, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized General Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. The General Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing account reconciliations, supporting month-end closing, and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded in accordance with hotel policies and accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have previous accounting experience, preferably within a 4- or 5-star hotel, with strong attention to detail and a good understanding of hospitality accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts.
• Record and verify daily financial transactions and journal entries.
• Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts.
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions when required.
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany accounts and internal transfers.
• Ensure proper recording and allocation of hotel revenues, expenses, and other financial transactions.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and management reports.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
• Support the preparation of accruals, prepayments, provisions, and adjusting entries.
• Ensure compliance with hotel financial policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of accounting records.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing required schedules and supporting documents.
• Work closely with other Finance team members and hotel departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist the Financial Controller and Chief Accountant with ad hoc financial and accounting tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a 4- or 5-star hotel.

• Good knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Strong understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.

• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced hotel environment.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

• Previous experience in a luxury or international hotel.

• Knowledge of hospitality revenue, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and income audit processes.

• Professional accounting certification or qualification is an advantage.

• Additional Information

• experience is an asset