Job Description

Accounts Payable - Saudi Only

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Department: Finance & Procurement

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Saudi Arabia - Yanbu

The incumbent in this position is responsible to ensure validity and accuracy of all invoices, their appropriate allocation and timely payments.

Key Responsibilities

To communicate with department heads/purchasing department/cost controller and creditors/suppliers for any clarification and to answer creditors’ queries relating to invoices.
To ensure creditors are paid promptly and professionally.
To verify the accuracy of all invoices being posted and accuracy of accounts allocation.
To supervise validity of the contracts before payments are processed against them.
To check and approve all issued cheques before passing the same to Financial Controller for signature.
To ensure that all creditor files are properly maintained for future references and that all the invoices are original, supported by proper documents and approved by department heads before payment processing.
To accrue all expenses occurred during the month in the month-end closure if invoices have not yet been received.
To print and file all reports at the month end as per the company’s policies and procedures.
To balance all inventories with Cost Control at the month-end closing.
To ensure that any correction made after the closing pertaining to previous month should be through Journal Voucher only and approved by Financial Controller.
To reconcile advance payment to supplier account to file them on monthly basis and copies to be distributed accordingly.
To follow up on all outgoing and incoming documents.
To ensure that all the suppliers’ accounts are up to date in terms of payments.
To ensure in corporation with the Assistant Controller that all payments stay within the frame of the beforehand established liquidity forecast.
To understand and strictly adhere to the Hotel’s Employee rules & regulations.
To report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name tag at all times.

Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

EDUCATION: BSc of Accounting.

EXPERIENCE: To fill the position, the following is required:
2-5 years in accounts payable or general accounting experience

LANGUAGE: Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment:
Local language – excellent oral and written skills
English – excellent oral and written skills (as applicable)

COMPETENCIES:
Ability to handle high volume with attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors
Strong organizational and time management skills
Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
Works in a safe, prudent and organized manner

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Computer literacy adapted to the field of training:
Ability to operate computer and office equipment
Proficiency in Excel and Word
Experience in respective accounting software is a plus
Knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles and local regulations

INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS: To fill this position the candidate must identify with the Kempinski core values, in addition they should be especially:
People Oriented
Passionate for European luxury
Entrepreneurial
Straightforward
Analytical thinker
Flexible and reliable
Tolerant and open minded
Works well under pressure

About Kempinski Hotels

Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.

Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodations, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.

For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.

In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.

To see all the different Kempinski jobs and apply, please go to https://careers.kempinski.com

Industry

Travel & Hospitality

Company Size

10,000+ employees

Headquarters

Munich, DE

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

kempinski.com

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