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We are hiring for a Finance Supervisor
Based at The Sheraton Grand London Park Lane Hotel - a Grand Experience Crafted in Mayfair.
Rewards for work. Benefits for your lifestyle
Part of Marriott International, the largest hospitality brand in the world - this means national and internal promotion opportunities for the right candidates. The sky is your limit here
World class training and development programmes tailored to enhancing your skills and help you grow within the Marriott family.
Work alongside some amazing talent - award winning, experienced hospitality professionals
Discounted room nights & food and beverage - because your well-being means so much
Complimentary laundry, free meals on duty
Access to fabulous and flexible benefits to help you in and out of work
Eligible for Accommodation Service Charge
Job Summary:
The role of the Finance Office Supervisor is to assist the Assistant Financial Controller and Director of Finance with the day-to-day operation of the Finance / Accounting department. Technical responsibilities encompass overseeing the Income Audit, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & the General Cashier functions. In addition, the Finance Office Supervisor will ensure that all months end related General Ledger activity including Bank Reconciliations & Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed according to period end requirements.
Experience:
Previous experience working within a self accounting hotel in the following disciplines is desirable:
Income Audit
Accounts Receivable / Credit Control
Accounts Payable
General Cashier
Cost Controller
Skills and Knowledge
Must possess a high degree of numerical literacy
Proven analytical skills
Must possess the ability to problem solve
Strong Communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
Pro-active, reliable & must display an extremely high degree of integrity
Able to work alone and within a team
Flexibility of hours due to period end requirements
Specific Duties:
Supervise the overall functions of Income Audit, ensuring accurate daily Gross Revenue Report's (GRR's), leading to authentic Profit & Loss statements are prepared to a timely schedule.
Supervise the Accounts Payable function in the processing of all invoices for goods received/bought by the Hotel, functions to include the following: Ensure that all invoices are addressed to the correct legal entity
All invoices are to be accompanied by a valid and approved Birchstreet purchase order
Establishing new Creditors in the Peoplesoft G/L as & when necessary
Maintenance of the Fixed Cost register
Invoices to be sense checked for correct VAT registration details & VAT analysis
Posting of Expense reports into PEOPLESOFT
Posting of all Miscellaneous, Food & Beverage invoices
Reconciling Vendor statement to ensure that outstanding suppliers are paid in a timely manner thereby minimising the risk of financial exposure to the hotel
Supervise functions within the General Cashier area and assist in the solution of any problems which may arise.
Supervise the Accounts Receivable function, with particular relevance to credit control.
Generally, supervise the day-to-day functions of the Finance Office, except Payroll.
Assist the Assistant Financial Controller (AFC) and the Director of Finance (DOF) in any other functions as requested and to deputise for the AFC in his/her absence.
Responsible for ensuring that all guest queries are dealt with the members of the Finance / Accounting office in a timely manner.
Ensure Cash Deposit Verification is reviewed and checked on a daily basis.
Ensure that the Bank Reconciliation is completed with a particular emphasis on ensuring the daily receipts and payments are reviewed.
Verify all Marriott Bonvoy certificates against the invoices and make sure the rates are correct.
Monitor all 'P' accounts in Guest Ledger on a daily basis working closely with the Credit Controller, Front Office team & Event Management to ensure accounts are current, all postings are correct, the correct rates are charged and relevant back up is obtained on a weekly basis.
Assist the Credit Controller to prepare and send invoices for guests / groups if needed.
Allocate payments received (BACS, City Ledger cheques) against respective accounts or as advance deposits on receipt in the absence of Credit Control.
Assisting the Credit Controller to investigate and resolve all credit card queries and actual charge backs and check the charges and the validity of the credit card against the posting.
Work closely with the Sales/Event Managers in ensuring that group master accounts are properly set up and that group deposits are received on time and promptly posted to the group master.
Assisting the Credit Controller in preparing for the monthly credit meeting
Monthly Responsibilities:
On the first day of the following month, ensure all accruals/accounts to be completed.
Ensure all Income Audit functions have been completed accurately.
Review and clear all 'P' accounts if applicable.
Ensure all City Ledger payments are posted. Check with AFC to ensure postings are in balance.
On the first day of every month, print all relevant month-end reports from Opera A/R.
Travel Agency commissions should be calculated at the end of each month.
Reconcile Cash Clearing 113001
On the 1st of each month, complete the monthly aging report, calculating the DCSO days and providing an explanation for all accounts over 60 days outstanding. The following AR aging details should be forwarded to the AFC.
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