Finance Officer

at  Anantara

Company Description
A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara connects guests to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world’s most exciting destinations. From pristine islands and tropical beaches to cosmopolitan cities, tranquil deserts and lush jungles, Anantara welcomes guests for journeys rich in discovery.
Job Description
The Finance Officer is part of a team which administers the efficient and effective operation of all financial aspects who handles a wide range of financial responsibilities.
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Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and posting daily revenue journals and distributing to them the Management
• To assist the Financial Accountant during the monthly accounts process by ensuring the preparation and posting of journals
• Ensure that the banquet department’s revenue postings are correct by reconciling the banquet “Event short list” report which is provided by the banquet manager daily.
• Review of No-Show reports and ensure that all “chargeable” no-shows have been charged.
• Completing daily income audit batch and sending it for review and approval, e.g., Room complimentary, Credit card reconciliation, rate variance, discount, void report, PM report, etc.
• Prepare extension-wise telephone reports and submit them to all departments for review.
• Validate and upload daily revenue and statistics journal into SUN ensuring all revenues are captured and in balance.
• Preparation of Municipality fees reconciliation and making sure that the same is getting paid on time.
• Maintaining a record of Revenue-related accrual such as 3rd party revenue share.
• Maintaining a record of paid Gift vouchers and their monthly reconciliation.
• Making sure that SOPs are being followed and variations should be highlighted to the concerned department.
• Prepare a bank drop sheet and deposit the cash in the bank in accordance with safety rules and SOPs.
• Maintain current house bank agreements or cash float agreements.
• Maintain the Cash Receipt Journal spreadsheet.
• Research and correct any other cashiering transactions needed.
• Collect all cash/ cheque collections of the hotel from the front office drop safe daily and ensure all money is deposited in the hotel bank account in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down by the Hotel.
• Preparation and posting of petty cash expenses in a timely manner.
• Willing to learn and relieve other sections in finance, such as AP/ AR, Cost and store.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is often a minimum requirement.
• Familiarity with the hospitality and hotel industry is essential.
• Prior experience in Finance or Accounting roles, preferably within the hotel or hospitality industry, is highly valued.
• Knowledge of Hotel Systems: Familiarity with hotel management systems and software used for financial reporting and analysis, such as Opera (PMS), SUN Sytems, and Micros.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with various departments within the hotel.
  Additional Information
  Located in a Remote Locatio

• Preparing and posting daily revenue journals and distributing to them the Management
• To assist the Financial Accountant during the monthly accounts process by ensuring the preparation and posting of journals
• Ensure that the banquet department’s revenue postings are correct by reconciling the banquet “Event short list” report which is provided by the banquet manager daily.
• Review of No-Show reports and ensure that all “chargeable” no-shows have been charged.
• Completing daily income audit batch and sending it for review and approval, e.g., Room complimentary, Credit card reconciliation, rate variance, discount, void report, PM report, etc.
• Prepare extension-wise telephone reports and submit them to all departments for review.
• Validate and upload daily revenue and statistics journal into SUN ensuring all revenues are captured and in balance.
• Preparation of Municipality fees reconciliation and making sure that the same is getting paid on time.
• Maintaining a record of Revenue-related accrual such as 3rd party revenue share.
• Maintaining a record of paid Gift vouchers and their monthly reconciliation.
• Making sure that SOPs are being followed and variations should be highlighted to the concerned department.
• Prepare a bank drop sheet and deposit the cash in the bank in accordance with safety rules and SOPs.
• Maintain current house bank agreements or cash float agreements.
• Maintain the Cash Receipt Journal spreadsheet.
• Research and correct any other cashiering transactions needed.
• Collect all cash/ cheque collections of the hotel from the front office drop safe daily and ensure all money is deposited in the hotel bank account in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down by the Hotel.
• Preparation and posting of petty cash expenses in a timely manner.
• Willing to learn and relieve other sections in finance, such as AP/ AR, Cost and store