EOE / AA / Disabled / Veterans
The role aims to be recognized as a trusted finance team member. This role supports the finance lead in all training and development activities to develop best‑in‑class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role supports a robust control and compliance environment and contributes to implementing EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects.
What will I be doing
The Accounts Receivable Accountant (Order to Cash department) is contributing to the efficient operation of Billing and Collection and all activities related to credit control billing and collection. Specifically you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards :
- Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports presentations etc.
- Compiles codes categorises calculates tabulates audits or verifies information or data.
- Completes accounts receivable period‑end closing functions and procedures; credit and period‑end reporting.
- Upholds the policies and procedures outlined in the credit policy.
- Interacts with front desk reservation revenue management and sales teams for timely credit and collections processing.
- To conduct credit checks on new customers resolve problems in relation to invoice payments and reconcile month‑end accounts. Report to the Director of Finance or designate on outstanding issues and highlight potential debtor problems.
- Manage Accounts Receivable and ensure all debtor accounts are reconciled regularly.
- Daily review of the Accounts Receivable ledger and monitoring incoming payments.
- Responsible for the Ageing of Debtors and maintaining the same under control and focusing on minimising the AR outstanding balance.
- Responsible for compiling all group billing and functions.
- Responsible for maintaining the debtors ledger with regular review of the aged accounts and ensuring a prompt accurate and efficient system for billing of current and aged accounts.
- Review the AR Ageing report on a daily basis.
- Review the Guest Ledger High Balance report daily and report discrepancies ensuring check‑in / check‑out procedures are followed.
- Ensure the accuracy of all charges and credits to the various accounts and that they are properly posted on a timely basis.
- Ensure the timely credit collections of all outstanding payments.
- Follow up on all overdue accounts and monitor any unallocated payments from customers and apply the same to future bills.
- Monitor credit limits of all outstanding accounts.
- Check and verify that all open Paymaster accounts were justified and comply with the hotel policy and procedure.
- Ensure that all credit applications are properly documented approved by the management and are based on the Hotels policy and procedure.
- Perform an audit trail for all debtor accounts to ensure that proper documentation is in place and charges are accurate.
- Respond and resolve customer queries and reconcile all unpaid and short‑paid aged accounts.
What are we looking for
Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports forecasts and projectionsStrong problem solving skills including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriateAbility to proactively identify and prevent potential problemsAbility to help develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriateAbility to take initiative to identify prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilitiesDetail oriented and organizedAbility to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company hotels & owners.Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)Proficient in MS Excel Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when requiredAdditional Preferences
University degree in Accounting or FinanceWhat will it be like to work for Hilton
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full‑service hotels and resorts to extended‑stay suites and mid‑priced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
Key Skills
Collection Management,Invoicing,Accounts Reconciliation,Supply Management,Data Entry,Compliance,Vendor Management,Microsoft Excel,Relationship Management,Reconciling,Time keeping,Account Receivable,Accounts Payable,ACCA,Deposits
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