Accounting Officer (Payable & Costing)

BCH HOTEL SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel in Singapore is looking for a detail-oriented finance professional to manage invoice processing and ensure financial accuracy for operations. You will assist in the preparation of departmental budgets, collaborate closely with internal departments, and maintain vendor relationships to exceed expectations. Strong skills in accounting and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner will be critical for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in invoice processing is essential.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly invoices processing for other IHG hotels.
• Reconcile supplier statements with establishment records.
• Maintain a filing system for account payable records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cost monitoring

Vendor management

Accounting principles

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

What’s the job?

Produces all invoices and statements for the Finance Department. Responsible for the timely and accurate monthly payment. Promotes the desired work culture around our Winning Ways of the InterContinental Hotels Group and the brand ethos.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

Duties include:

• Assists in coordinating the preparation of the departmental annual budget
• Assists in monitoring and controlling departmental cost on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget
• Respond to and resolve account queries
• Collate suppliers' documentation for processing
• Assist in Invoice posting and payments and Month end accruals
• Assist in monthly invoices processing for other IHG hotels, General Manager and Shop rentals
• Prepare weekly food costing report.
• Prepare month end food and beverage journals and inventory reconciliation
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all internal customers and guests in order to exceed their needs
• Maintains a filing system for account payable records
• Respond to and resolve vendors’ and other accounts queries
• Collate suppliers’ documentation for processing
• Work closely with Receiving department and related departments to ensure all invoices have the appropriate documentation attached and approvals prior to processing
• Process all invoices for payment and perform supplier reconciliation statements
• Respond to and resolve vendors’ and other accounts queries
• Check arithmetic accuracy and invoices and assign general ledger codes as per chart of accounts
• Reconcile Food and beverage, general and direct items purchases between the Purchasing/Inventory and Accounting system
• Run cheque / giro payment / electronic fund transfer for approval on a monthly/weekly basis
• Reconcile supplier statements with establishment records and follow up on any discrepancies
• Maintain the batch register and balance daily to general ledger
• Generate vendors’ aging report and ensure it balance with General ledger
• Ensure all controls are in compliance with internal/external audit requirements
• Performs other duties as required by Accountant / Senior Accounts Officer