Hotel Accountant

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotel team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! Your core responsibilities include auditing, processing, and timely payment of all hotel payments, as well as keeping a proper record of all amounts due to the hotel from guests, concessionaires, tenants, credit card companies, and employees. As a Hotel Accountant, you’re not just supporting the hotel’s financial operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Accounts Payable

• Audit and account for purchase orders, invoices, and supplier records.

• Review payments and submit to the Cluster Assistant Director of Finance for approval.

• Ensure invoices are approved and have supporting documentation before payment.

• Balance monthly supplier statements and follow up on missing invoices.

• Record and reconcile invoices accurately using the correct ledger and cost centre codes.

• Maintain confidentiality and ensure proper rates for foreign currency payments.

• Keep an organized filing system and respond to inquiries promptly.

Cost Management

• Ensure security of all stores and control access.

• Verify the receipt of goods and check against purchase orders.

• Record and verify food and beverage invoices, ensuring accuracy.

• Conduct regular inspections of storerooms to maintain compliance.

• Assist in inventory management and stock level monitoring, including monthly stock takes.

• Collaborate with the Cluster Purchasing Manager to manage costs effectively while maintaining quality.

Income Audit

• Collect F&B and Front Office bills, ensuring totals match trial balance reports.

• Audit guest ledgers and entertainment checks for proper authorization.

• Maintain a record of cashier discrepancies and prepare monthly summaries.

• Prepare reports on void checks and coupons for promotions, working with the Senior Accountant.

General Cashier Duties

• Count cashiers’ envelopes daily with a witness and prepare daily deposit reports.

• Reimburse cashiers for disbursements and ensure proper fund security.

• Reconcile house funds with the general ledger account monthly.

• Safeguard access to the General Cashier’s float and safe.

• Record and reconcile petty cash, ensuring proper documentation.

Accounts Receivable

• Reconcile credit card transactions with sales slips and trial balance reports.

• Coordinate with banks for credit card issues and city ledger document collection.

Purchasing

• Receive and verify incoming goods against purchase orders and invoices.

• Inspect goods for quality and accuracy, report any discrepancies to suppliers.

• Update inventory records and ensure proper storage of items.

• Coordinate with the purchasing department and other teams to ensure timely deliveries.

• Assist in maintaining stock levels and placing orders when necessary.

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent qualification preferred

• Previous experience in accounting or finance is preferred. 

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written in English.