The posting
Job Description
THE POSITION
To perform all duties as designated by the Director of Finance and be able to carry out the functions of the department during his/her absence.
Internal:
Director of Finance, General Manager, Executives and Department Heads.
External:
Customers (such as Travel Agencies, credit base guests..etc.), guests, Contractors, Auditors, Government, Consultants
RESPONSABILITIES
- To know and observe the credit policies of Boutique group and to assist in establishing and compiling legible and defined credit procedures for all positions in the department.
- To investigate customer’s credit worthiness through various available means (e.g. DECOL Debt Collection Agency, Banks, Other Establishments etc.) and to recommend credit approval or disapproval to management.
- To maintain a complete record for each Customer containing all documentations related to the credit research.
- To update approved credit customers in Opera and ERP.
- Names of the defaulters have to be communicated with other SBU Credit Managers, & Director of Finance.
- To set and regularly review credit limits for both in-house guests and City Ledger balances. Forward high balance report by e-mail to Front office and check updated remarks given by Front Office staff and follow up any discrepancies with Front Office Manager. Twice a week hard copy of high balance report to be signed by General Manager and Director of Finance.
- By monthly credit meeting to be done with Director of Finance.
- To follow up on the collection of Returned Cheques, Credit Cards Charge Back; Skipper Accounts.
- To investigate disputed charges and to follow up on queries received by City Ledger customers and credit card customers.
- To monitor if AR staff maintains ongoing detailed documentation of all collection
efforts for future analysis of a customer’s credit worthiness and to serve as support in the event of a bad debt write-off.
- To recommend the writing-off of not collectable debts. The writing off should be done after 6-12 months.
- To review and sign pro-format invoices and pass a copy to the department responsible and to file a copy. Follow-ups have to be done by the departments concerned. These departments have to be informed when money has arrived.
- To reconcile accounts receivable trial balances with the general ledger accounts each month and to ensure accurate ageing.
- To ensure that all transfers to City Ledger through Night and Income Auditors do agree with the control account.
- To audit city ledger rebates and journals prepared by AR staff and forward to the Financial Controller for review and signature before posting them through ERP or Opera.
- To ensure AR staff checks if all daily City Ledger folios are received from Front Office.
- To ensure that all folio transfers are approved by Debtors and routed to correct customer.
- To ensure accuracy of all charges and credits posted to the individual accounts.
- To ensure AR staff processes invoices/folios promptly and to render interim and monthly statements and follow up letters on a timely basis.
- To ensure AR staff monitors and maintain supporting documents of all advance deposits.
- To answer clients’ queries promptly, professionally and efficiently.
- To ensure AR Staff check room rates charged to travel agents are in accordance with the contract.
- To ensure that group billings are completed as per contract.
- To initiate payment of travel agents’ commissions on the basis of verified computer reports.
- Update any changes of customer’s details and contacts.
- To check if the bills are attached with proper details e.g. authority letter, vouchers, or any other relevant documents supporting the charges before dispatching them to customer.
- To ensure AR staff maintains the records i.e. photocopy of invoices, supporting documents, statements, filing etc.
- To deliver invoices to proper places and ensure that the person concerned is in receipt of the same.
- To prepare daily the No Show / Cancellation and Early Departure report and forward by e-mail to General Manager and concerned HOD’s.
- To monitor staff performance by yearly appraisals.
- Monthly reporting of facts and figures to management.
- Embrace and practice the company’s legacy values and competencies in all, team, and stakeholder interactions, acting as a role model for the desired culture and behaviors.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate in college (degree in Accounting, Finance, BA or equivalents).
- Experience working in similar role for 3 years or more.
- Experience in hospitality industry.
- Proficient in English communication and computer skills particularly MS applications.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrated knowledge of Finance & Accounting administration processes and policies in the Middle East
- Experience in Finance within hospitality or customer service-related industry (Hotel operation background highly regarded)
Desirable
- Previous experience in a similar role highly regarded
COMMUNICATIONS
INTERNAL
- Management team and all colleagues within the hotel
- Finance teams in other SBUs
- Group Finance & Regional Finance Teams
- Internal Auditors
EXTERNAL
- Finance service providers
- Hotel suppliers
- Asset Managers
External Auditors
MAIN COMPETENCIES
Essential
- High level of written and verbal business English
- Proficient in Microsoft applications



