Accounts Officer (Accounts Payable)

The position is responsible for the collection and review all payment-related documents to initiate creditors’ payment in accordance with Hotel’s payment policies and procedures. He/ She is to ensure the legitimacy and accuracy of the account payable ageing balances. Also to ensure that the payment process is initiated on a timely basis. All necessary documents are attached to the invoice prior to payment and maintain a complete and orderly filing system. The Accounts Officer is to prepare payroll payment for each employee and other related payroll administration tasks.

Account Payable Duties

• To follow all Hotel policies and procedures pertaining to the Accounts Payable.

• Ensure that all hotel systems and internal controls related to accounts payable section are adhered to.

• To assist the Assistant Accountant with performing month end accruals for any unprocessed invoices at the end of the month.

• To input all invoices data into accounting system (Sun System), and make sure accurate account and department code are applied.

• To collect and review all necessary documents for preparation of the payment run (purchase request, purchase order, receiving record, invoice, etc). Ensure the mathematical accuracy, legitimacy and completeness of the transaction before filing them by Supplier name, awaiting payment.

• To arrange the invoices alphabetically which has been posted in the computer and put them in a temporary file until such time that it is paid.

• To prepare Payment Vouchers and initiate the payment process in a timely manner.

• To print a system generated payment summary and ensure the prompt payment of all invoices selected.

• To reconcile balances of Account Payable in subsidiary ledger at the closing of each month with the General Ledger Control Account and prepare the "Aging List" of Accounts Payable.

• To perform monthly reconciliations between Accounts Payable sub ledger accounts and supplier statements.

• To audit all extensions, approval signature and any prior payment that has been made. Maintain an efficient filing system for Paid Invoices based on the payment voucher number.

• Stamping all documents “paid” once the payment approval process is completed, to prevent the risk of double payment in the future.

• To properly monitor the issuance of cheques and the safeguard of any unused cheques.

• To perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Direct Liaisons

• The Accounts Payable Officer is reporting to the Assistant Accountant.

• Works closely with other departments or attend related meetings to participate in providing or receiving constructive criticism with regards to the department in order to improve efficiency and productivity.

• Diploma holder or equivalent in hospitality or related fields

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office and Sun System

• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of employees

• Service oriented with an eye for details

• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team

• Good presentation and influencing skills

• Multicultural awareness and able to work with people from diverse cultures

• Flexible and able to embrace and respond to change effectively

• Ability to work independently and has good initiative under dynamic environment

• Self-motivated and energetic