Accounts Receivable Officer

About the role

Sofitel Dubai The Palm, a 5-star beachfront resort on the Palm Jumeirah, is hiring an Accounts Receivable Officer. The role supports the Accounting and Control Department with ageing reports, accounts payable tracking, petty cash processing, month-end closing and balance sheet schedules, while rotating between sub-departments of the Accounting and Finance Department.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ageing reports for the Accounting and Control Department and help track accounts payable for cash flow management.
• Obtain, date-stamp and file purchase documents (PRs, POs, delivery notes, contracts) and process daily invoices against authorisations and receiving records.
• Check petty cash vouchers for validity and accuracy, record and post them to the computer system, allocate them and control reimbursement of General Cashier funds.
• Batch invoices, obtain department head approval and book them to the right accounts, then review payments due and submit payment requests and disbursement schedules to the Finance Manager.
• Raise and record cheques for urgent payments and prepare monthly accruals for goods and services received but not invoiced, and for major commitments.
• Keep books and records accurate, reconcile month-end inventory balances with physical counts, close Accounts Payable and follow up on balance sheet schedules such as advanced payments.
• Assist in quarterly, bi-yearly and yearly inventory of operating equipment, keep open accounts up to date and rotate between sub-departments of the Accounting and Finance Department.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role, preferably in a luxury hotel.
• Knowledge of hotel accounting, credit control, billing and collection processes.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Required skills

• Experience with hotel systems such as Opera and accounting software is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Strong numerical, analytical and reconciliation skills, with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.