Finance Executive - Accounts Receivable

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Kedah; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality company in Kedah is seeking a Finance Executive - Accounts Receivable. In this role, you will maintain accurate financial records and manage various accounts, ensuring timely billing and responses to queries. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance/Accounting and experience in the hospitality industry. Proficiency in English and Bahasa is essential, with system skills in Check SCM and SUN being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Local Malaysian citizen.
• 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in an international chain hotel or resort.
• Pre-opening experience in a resort environment is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Keep accurate records of all amounts due to the hotel.
• Ensure timely rendering of accounts and statements.
• Respond to queries from guests and creditors regarding accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in English

Proficient in Bahasa

Flexible working hours

Education

University degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Check SCM

SUN

Job description

Overview

Finance Executive - Accounts Receivable (HOT0C0KV)

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. Hilton Hotels & Resorts and the family of brands include Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and more. This role is for Hilton Burau Bay Langkawi.

The core responsibilities of a Finance Executive - Accounts Receivable are to keep a proper record of all amounts due to the hotel from guests, concessionaires, tenants, credit card companies, online transactions and employees. While not responsible for the Credit function, it will be necessary to work closely with Credit on following up overdue accounts.

Responsibilities

• Keep a proper and accurate record of all amounts due to the hotel.
• Ensure that the accounts and statements are rendered on a timely basis.
• Maintain accurate records of all monies due to the hotel from (but not limited to) guests, groups, crew, banquets, employees and credit card companies.
• Ensure the accuracy of all charges made to the various accounts on a daily basis.
• Check back up documentation against invoices to ensure accuracy before sending out.
• Adjust daily credit card payments to PMS and POS machines to ensure WeChat, Alipay and other transactions are correctly recorded.
• Respond to queries from guests and creditors and follow up on outstanding commission enquiries from travel agents.
• Ensure that necessary documentation is submitted with invoices to substantiate charges and to ensure timely payment.
• Ensure that accounts, statements and follow up letters are sent on a timely basis.
• Provide overdue account information to the appropriate persons for follow up (e.g., Director of Finance or Finance Manager).
• Balance all subsidiary accounts receivable ledgers to the appropriate control accounts monthly and prepare aged trial balances of all accounts receivable ledgers (including employee accounts receivable).
• Prepare all necessary accounts receivable reports; note that AR Clerk is responsible for preparation of the accounts receivable report, while Credit makes written comments.
• Attend monthly credit meetings.
• Handle employee ledger, including steward sales, payroll deductions and statements, and prepare allowance vouchers for discounts/adjustments.
• Post AR payments into the PMS system (including cheque, credit card, etc.) promptly.
• Maintain an adequate and up-to-date filing system.

Qualifications

• Local Malaysian citizen.
• University degree or higher, majoring in Finance / Accounting.
• 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in an international chain hotel or resort.
• Pre-opening experience in a resort environment would be an added advantage.
• Attention to detail and good interpersonal skills.
• Flexible with working hours, especially at month end.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa; other languages are an added advantage.
• Possess system skills in Check SCM, SUN.

What it’s like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. Hilton continues its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands, united by a shared mission to delight guests, Team Members and owners alike.