Credit Manager

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

1. Accounts Receivable Management: Overseeing the accounts receivable process, ensuring that invoices are accurate and sent out promptly. Monitoring incoming payments and following up on any overdue accounts.
2. Credit Authorization: Evaluating and deciding on credit authorization for incoming customers. This involves assessing the creditworthiness of potential clients and setting appropriate credit limits.
3. Client Relations: Managing relationships with clients to resolve any payment issues and ensure timely collections. Providing excellent customer service to maintain positive client relationships.
4. Financial Reporting: Preparing regular financial reports for management, including analysis of accounts receivable, credit limits, and payment trends. Ensuring that the hotel's finances are in order and identifying any areas for improvement.
5. Policy Enforcement: Implementing and upholding the hotel's credit policies and procedures. Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
6. Team Supervision: Leading and developing the accounts receivable team. This includes hiring, training, and evaluating team members to ensure efficient and effective operations.
7. Collaboration: Working closely with other departments, such as Sales, Marketing, and Operations, to support credit decisions and ensure smooth financial operations.
8. Dispute Resolution: Handling any account queries and disputes, coordinating with clients and internal teams to resolve issues promptly.
9. Credit Reviews: Conducting periodic credit reviews of existing customers and assessing the creditworthiness of new clients. This helps in optimizing the mix of company sales and minimizing bad debt losses.
10. Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring that all financial transactions comply with the hotel's policies and procedures, as well as local laws and regulations.

This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. It's a crucial position that helps maintain the hotel's financial stability and supports its overall success.

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.