Accounting Clerk

POSITION PURPOSE

To control daily receipts and prepare daily sales and cover reports. To ensure that all hotel revenues are correctly accounted for and rule out any fraud / misappropriations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. To control and distribute the daily revenue of the hotel.
2. To prepare daily sales and cover reports.
3. Reconcile voids/cancelled micros checks.
4. Control complimentary rooms and food/beverages.
5. To present daily paid outs, rebates, and corrections for approval.
6. To file all income related documents.
7. To check and balance the daily cash / paid outs / tips from the General Cashier.
8. To check and balance daily CL payments and credit cards with the General Cashier and Accounts Receivable.
9. To distribute the CL rebates to the appropriate accounts.
10. Ensure an adequate restaurant check control.
11. To provide the Senior Accountant/Chief Accountant with journal vouchers related to the income and rebate journals.
12. To review and list management rebates (items, authorizations & explanations).

Supportive Functions:

1. Supervise Night Auditor.
2. Update the budget and forecast in line with the report applied in revenue plan.
3. Assist Chief/Senior Accountant in month end closing and report preparations.
4. Prepare monthly Materialized reservations report from Opera.
5. Prepare Municipality Fees analysis and payment on timely basis and before the due date.
6. Check on regular basis that the Front office FOREX rates are updated and current according to the bank.
7. Ensure 100% compliance in ISRA and CSAT audits.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Should be conversant with:

1. Opera
2. Peoplesoft System
3. Micros / Simphony
4. MS Office applications
5. Marriott Financial Policies & Procedures
6. Possess supervisory abilities

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

We do expect that you do have the experiences/behaviors below. You:

• Totally embrace the philosophy of guest and customer service and own the guests.
• Identify yourself with the hotel’s brand and operating philosophy.
• Possess a warm and friendly demeanor.
• Strive to achieve satisfaction and delight of internal and external customers.
• Are detail oriented and hands on.
• Are a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Have the potential to develop into a leader, motivate and develop self and other associates.
• Demonstrate self-confidence, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Have immaculate personal presentation e.g. grooming and conversational ability.
• Have knowledge of hotel computer systems and other IT related applications.
• Uphold ethical business practices.

EDUCATION

• High School Certificate.
• Certificate/Degree in one of the Accountancy courses or academic equivalent.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Minimum of 2 year experience in a similar position or at least 3 year experience in Hotel Administration/related field.

PHYSICAL CONDITION REQUIRED FOR YOUR ROLE

• This job often requires sitting behind a computer for extended periods of time.
• This job often requires standing or walking for extended periods of time.
• This job often requires bending, reaching or lifting.
• This job requires operating computers and computerized equipment.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• This job may require you to work on holidays and/or weekends.
• This job may require you to work a shift other than a day shift, including first, second, and swing or overnight shift.
• This job often requires extended hours beyond a typical work week.
• This job requires you to conform to a conservative, formal grooming, attire, and jewelry policy that will be monitored on a regular basis and may be addressed as seen fit by your manager.
• Sheraton Grand Hotel has a very strong commitment to safety and requires that you follow safety procedures closely.
• Our hotel has a no-tolerance policy regarding unlawful discrimination and harassment, and requires that you follow our anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.