Accounts Payable Clerk

InterContinental Hotels Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to manage receiving reports and invoice verifications. Candidates should have a Diploma in Finance or Accounting and at least one year of experience in a hotel accounting environment. Technical skills in MS Office and various hotel systems are essential. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, luxury hotel atmosphere, ensuring the accuracy of financial records and compliance with company procedures.

Qualifications

• More than one year’s experience in a hotel accounting role.
• Experience in luxury hotels with proven results.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and verify receiving reports and invoices.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and ensure proper verification.
• Prepare check vouchers and maintain payment records.
• Reconcile accounts payable monthly.
• Maintain cleanliness and good condition of department equipment.

Skills

Advanced MS Office

Outlook platforms

Hotel systems (POS, PMS, CRM)

Written and spoken English

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional accounting body certification

Job description

As Accounts Payable my duties and responsibilities will include:

• Obtain receiving reports and original invoices
• Ascertain that all goods received, and invoices have been verified
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving reports and check invoices as to quantity and price with other records which are verifying by authorized person.
• Ascertain that all appropriate signatures appear in the stamp.
• Verifiy extensions and totals on all invoices.
• Check all invoices for discounts and discount dates.
• File invoices, purchase orders and receiving reports until they are due for payment.
• Present payment vouchers for approval before checks are prepared.
• Prepare check vouchers for payment and maintain record of amount of check drawn each day.
• Enter all vouchers in Voucher Register making sure that liability is recorded for all purchases received through the end of the month.
• Total and balance voucher register and prepare journal voucher for posting to general books.
• Reconcile balance of accounts payable (unpaid vouchers) at the end of each month with general ledger balance. The voucher register should be closed, balanced, and the recapitulation prepared by the 6th working day following the end of the month.
• Maintains proper file on paid voucher.
• Checks figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
• Comply with governmental and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Debit, credits, and totals accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
• Classifiy, records, and summarizes numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
• Compiles statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as expenditures, accounts payable, and profits and losses.
• Codes documents according to company procedures.
• Reacts to all daily operating problems and complaints rose and to offer solutions.
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance, grooming and hygiene.
• Knowledge of all safety, security and emergency procedures related to my position in line with brand and statutory requirements.
• Ensure the privacy of guests, partners and residential owners, I will apply an extra level of protection to any sensitive personal data and use confidential information only to perform my job.
• Ensure all equipment of the department is kept clean and in good working condition.

Qualifications

To execute the position of Accounts Payable, I have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar or greater role in luxury hotels with proven results. I possess a minimum of a Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or similar qualifications and professional accounting body certification. I have more than one year’s experience in a hotel accounting role.

Technical skills include advanced MS Office,Outlook platforms. I am also familiar with various hotel systems including POS, PMS and CRM platforms. I have an excellent command of written and spoken English.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for Accounts Payable at Six Senses The Palm, Dubai. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.

Six Senses The Palm, Dubai is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.