Accounts Executive (Accounts Receivable & Credit)

SCOPE

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the incumbent has to handle and monitor all matters relating to customer credit and timely collection of outstanding debts.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES

• To safeguard the financial integrity and stability of the hotel and minimize any exposure to potential risks.
• To ensure the timely and accurate issuing of invoices and collection of payments and deposits.
• Responsible for investigating customer’s credit worthiness and to recommend credit approval or disapproval to management.
• To set and monitor credit limits for both in-house and City Ledger Accounts.
• Responsible for recording payments to the City Ledger daily, and verifying accuracy of all AR postings.
• Review and understand groups and catering contracts and the corresponding billing arrangements.
• Investigate disputed charges and follow up when necessary.
• Responsible for reviewing uncollectable accounts and recommending write-offs.
• Responsible for reconciling the control accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare statements for outstanding City Ledger accounts and pending deposit payments.
• Responsible for handling all billing and reconciling credit card transactions.
• To follow-up on customer inquiries on a timely basis.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Finance trained with at least 3 years of relevant finance experience in AR,
• preferably in the hotel industry.
• Experience with hotel accounting software (e.g. Opera, MICROS, FutureLog) an advantage.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)
• Organized, analytical, resourceful, meticulous and confident.
• Able to multi-task and work independently in a dynamic environment with good problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.