Accounts Receivable Clerk

InterContinental Hotels Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an Accounts Receivable professional. This role involves managing financial records, ensuring proper stock item handling, and maintaining compliance with company policies. Candidates must have a Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, with at least one year’s experience in a hotel accounting role. Familiarity with hotel systems and strong MS Office skills are also essential to succeed in this position. The hotel encourages equal opportunity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s experience in a hotel accounting role.
• Proven results in similar or greater roles in luxury hotels.
• Professional accounting body certification required.

Responsibilities

• Keep records of all stock items transactions.
• Control receiving, storeroom, and production areas.
• Ensure proper handling and presentation of stock items.

Skills

Advanced MS Office

English (written and spoken)

Familiarity with hotel systems

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

POS

PMS

CRM platforms

Job description

Responsibilities

• Keep records and book of all stock items transaction.


• Control physically, the receiving, storeroom and production areas for proper and adequate stock items handling and presentation according to what is established by the F&B Manager and the property management.


• Assist in checking and establishing the purchasing specifications, to spot check quality, price and service of purveyors and market in order to make sure the operation gets the best quality prices from regular and reliable supply sources.


• Spot check receiving practices and control that receiving meets specifications by checking daily supply reports list and register the purchases in the cost books and perpetual inventory cards.


• Supervise the receiving, storing and issuing procedures and supervise store-room hosts and premises for proper recording, storing, inventory turnover, issuing checks for proper inventory rotation avoiding waste and pilferage.


• Responsible for store-room order and cleanliness.


• Check for waste, pilferage, proper utilization of food and beverage in production (kitchen) and bars.


• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.


• Reconcile balance of accounts receivable (unpaid Invoices) 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.


• Maintain proper file on paid voucher.


• Comply with governmental and company policies, procedures, and regulations.


• Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.


• Classify, records, and summarizes numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.


• Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.


• Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, receivable, and profits and losses.


• Code documents according to company procedures.


• React to all daily operating problems and complaints rose and to offer solutions.


• Be fully conversant with all health and safety, fire and emergency procedures.


• 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 Receivable, 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 and 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 Receivable 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.