Senior Income Auditor

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Finance Auditor to ensure accurate revenue posting and daily reporting. The role includes auditing front office postings, reconciling transactions, and coordinating daily revenue transfers between systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience with PMS and revenue controls, and will maintain strict adherence to financial policies while supporting month-end processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel revenue posting and daily revenue reporting.
• Familiarity with PMS and revenue systems.
• Strong attention to detail and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Post hotel revenues accurately and submit daily revenue reports.
• Balance and audit all Front Office postings, settlements, and transactions.
• Perform daily revenue transfer from Opera to Sun and verify accuracy.
• Reconcile credit card transactions and commissions daily.
• Prepare the Daily Operational Package for senior management.

Tools

Opera

Sun

Job description

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is a 5-star Abu Dhabi beach resort with a stunning setting on Abu Dhabi Creek. Our luxurious urban hideaway offers unparalleled panoramas over the glittering white-marble minarets of iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Alongside exquisite restaurants and bars, Fairmont Abu Dhabi boasts 366 spacious rooms, suitesand a villa. Designed with discerning business and leisure guests in mind, our incomparable facilities include a private beach, pool, meeting rooms, and a magnificent ballroom for lavish celebrations.

Job Description

• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely posting of all hotel revenue and submission of daily revenue reports.
• Balance and audit all Front Office postings, settlements, and transactions.
• Perform daily revenue transfer from Opera to Sun and verify the accuracy of transferred revenue.
• Verify that all hotel departments have posted their revenues completely and accurately.
• Review and verify the Night Auditor's logbook, Daily Revenue Report, Daily Food & Beverage Report, supporting vouchers, and trial balance.
• Reconcile the Food & Beverage POS system for each outlet with the PMS system and record or adjust discrepancies where necessary.
• Continuously review revenue system postings to ensure all revenue adjustments are properly recorded and accounted for.
• Review the Rate Variance Report to ensure the correct rates are applied and investigate discrepancies.
• Review complimentary rooms, house-use rooms, and late checkout reports to ensure proper authorization and charges.
• Monitor and review Front Office rebates, paid-outs, miscellaneous charges, staff charges, and other adjustments, ensuring proper authorization and supporting explanations.
• Review F&B voids and altered checks to ensure they are properly authorized and supported by adequate documentation.
• Audit the Daily Cash Summary and update the General Cashier's report.
• Reconcile credit card transactions and commissions on a daily basis.
• Handle and respond to credit card chargebacks from Network International and American Express, as well as other credit card inquiries.
• Prepare the Daily Operational Package and distribute it to the General Manager, Financial Controller, F&B Director, Revenue Director, and other designated recipients after obtaining the required approval.
• Follow up on and report any comments or notes raised by authorized signatories.
• Verify and monitor all hotel reports and Night Audit reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct weekly float counts of all house fund holders and prepare a monthly float count summary.
• Assist the General Cashier in conducting surprise float counts.
• Prepare month-end income journal entries in accordance with company policies and standard templates.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including the analysis and reconciliation of bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts as directed by the accountant.
• Ensure compliance with internal finance policies and procedures and monitor adherence by operational departments.
• Conduct independent assessments of internal controls to ensure the reliability and integrity of financial information, proper recording of transactions, and effective control procedures.
• Report any discrepancies, irregularities, or control issues to the Audit Supervisor/Accountant on a daily basis and recommend corrective actions where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with finance policies and procedures and identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls.
• Meet all month-end deadlines and reporting schedules.
• Perform other accounting, audit, and financial control duties as assigned by Finance Management.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable DCT Abu Dhabi regulations, hotel licensing requirements, and reporting guidelines related to hotel revenue and financial operations.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of daily hotel revenue reporting and statisticalinformation submitted through the required DCT systems.
• Review hotel occupancy, room revenue, F&B revenue, and other relevant operating statistics to ensure consistency between the PMS, POS, accounting records, and DCT reports.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between internal hotel reports and information reported to DCT.
• Maintain proper supporting documentation and audit trails for DCT-related reports and submissions.
• Coordinate with the Revenue, Front Office, F&B, and Finance departments to ensure timely and accurate DCT reporting.
• Ensure all DCT-related submissions are completed accurately and within the prescribed deadlines.
• Assist Finance Management during DCT inspections, audits, or information requests and provide the required supporting documentation.
• Keep updated on changes to DCT reporting requirements and ensure relevant procedures are implemented accordingly.