Income Auditor

Oaks Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Dubai is seeking a Finance Officer to ensure accuracy in financial transactions and assist in the preparation of reports. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 3 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts and collaborating with various departments to maintain financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong understanding of hotel revenue streams and accounting principles.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of hotel revenues and financial transactions.
• Maintain internal control and verify revenue reports.
• Reconcile accounts and support the accounting team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance

Tools

Opera PMS

IDS

Sun System

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of hotel revenues, income postings, and financial transactions.
• Maintain internal control and verify revenue reports from various departments including rooms, food and beverage, and ancillary services.
• Reconcile accounts and support the accounting team in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, financial standards, and relevant local and federal regulations.
• Analyze discrepancies in financial data and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Conduct regular audits of cash handling procedures and point-of-sale systems.
• Collaborate with front office, sales, and revenue management teams to verify accuracy of guest folios and billing.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for various hotel departments.
• Implement and maintain effective filing systems for financial records and audit trails.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry.

Strong understanding of hotel revenue streams and accounting principles.

Proficient in hotel systems such as Opera PMS, IDS and Sun System.

Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

High level of integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Additional Information

Verify, post, and reconcile all daily revenue and income transactions from various hotel departments

Prepare the daily revenue report and distribute it to management.

Audit and balance all revenue-generating outlets and ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded in the property management system.

Review and analyze night audit reports for completeness and accuracy.

Investigate and correct any discrepancies found in the audit process.

Ensure that all cash, credit card, and other payment transactions are properly accounted for.

Monitor compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Reconcile POS and PMS reports with the general ledger.

Assist in the month-end closing process and prepare supporting schedules as needed.

Work closely with the Night Audit, Front Office,to resolve any posting or reporting issues.

Support the Finance team with ad hoc reports and audit requests.