Accounts Payable Clerk

AccorHotel; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Dubai is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage invoice verification and payments. The ideal candidate will have a diploma and 2-3 years of accounting experience, including at least 1 year in accounts payable in a hotel. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential. This fulltime role involves maintaining vendor records and ensuring the accuracy of financial documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounting with at least 1 year in accounts payable in a hotel.

Responsibilities

• Verify all invoices are supported by approved purchase orders and documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments of hotel payables.
• Maintain vendor database and reconcile vendor statements monthly.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Accounting system knowledge

Education

Diploma holder

Job description

Maintain a system of purchase orders receipts invoices and cheque requests in order to promptly and adequately support document and process for payment all hotel payables according to the companys policies and procedures.

To ensure payments are made in a timely and accurate manner; all relevant records are completed and accurately posted; accurate aging of all accounts which are reconciled to the General Ledger control account.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verify that all invoices are supported by duly approved purchase orders when applicable signed receiving documentation and/or the approval of authorized management personnel.
• Ensure invoices have relevant documents such as PO AFE Contract etc
• Verify the invoices to check the unit of issue. Unit price quantity extension against the hotel purchase order and receiving advice.
• Code invoices to the appropriate general ledger account and submit to Chief Accountant for verification.
• Obtain approval for invoices from the appropriate department prior to processing the invoice on the accounts payable system.
• Ensure invoices without relevant supporting documents are approved by respective Department Heads or Division Heads
• Ensure invoices are correctly posted into system either manually or through the FMC upload file.
• Maintain approved uptodate vendor/supplier database on the accounts payable system.
• Print & submit cheques with all supporting documents to the Director of Finance & General Manager for their signatures.
• Prepare manual cheques as they are required if directed by the Director of Finance or Assistant Financial Controller.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the purchasing receiving and cost control staff.
• Reconcile main vendor statements monthly in order to ensure that the account is kept current.
• Check vendor statements as they are received and resolve all discrepancies directly with the vendor.
• Maintain alphabetical files by vendor containing complete invoices and back up attached to the cheques for efficient access after payment. All filing is to be kept current.
• Ensure all expenses for the month are posted
• Prepare list and backup for accruals (invoices received after closing and goods and services received but not yet invoiced).
• Run the required reports at month end and ensure that the aging is balancing with the GL.

Qualifications :

• Diploma holder would be preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office mainly EXCEL & WORD.
• Knowledge of any accounting system will be an advantage

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 23 years experience in accounting with at least 1 year in A/P in a Hotel

Additional Information :

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime