Accounts Officer (AR & Credit)

Our World is Your Playground. A world-class lifestyle hotel in the heart of Orchard Road, where playfulness meets peak performance; creativity meets innovation; business meets success. At Pullman Singapore Orchard, we don't do ordinary. Pioneering and stylish, guests can push their boundaries in 326 guestrooms and suites, trend setting F&B outlets and immersive relaxation zone; not to mention the happening lobby. Challenging the status quo, we are redefining hospitality with seamless, fun, cool and smart interactions.

The position is responsible for the debtor’s function: processing credit application, invoicing, debt collection, AR cashiering, reconciliations and month end requirements. He/ She must ensure the accuracy of all charges and credits to the various debtor accounts and ensure they are posted on a timely basis. The Accounts Officer will manage the overall credit and receivable collection functions of the hotel in the most efficient manner in order to minimize the no-payment of accounts and potential bad debts. Also, to ensure that the hotel Account Receivable and credit policy and procedure is adhered by relevant departments.

Primary Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable Duties:

City Ledger

• To assess the customer's credit worthiness by research through various available sources and to recommend credit approval or disapproval to the Management.
• Process all Credit Applications, ensuring that the clients are notified promptly and professionally.
• In the AR module, set up AR accounts for newly approved credits and ensure creditors’ details are correct at all times.
• Accountable for the accurate processing of all AR accounts.
• Ensure that all Debtors’ invoices are accurate; all services invoiced supported by a valid guarantee of payment and the room rates correct.
• Check the room rates as reflected in the invoices are in line with the contracted rates accorded to the companies, airlines & agents. Any ad-hoc rates, the head of department has to be aware of the rates given by the sales manager.
• Follow up with Sales & Reservations Department if there is a variance in the room rates charged.
• Responsible for the timely transfer of the invoices to the city ledger and prompt mailing (or emailing) of the invoices to the debtors.
• Assist in dealing promptly with client queries on city ledger account. Answer debtors’ inquiries promptly and effectively.
• Complete a daily summary of all adjustments related to the City Ledger; ensure that it is distributed as necessary and reconciled with a PMS generated report at end of shift.
• Maintain proper filing procedures.

Credit Cards

• Ensure that all credit card transactions are verified for completeness and the accounts formally reconciled on a daily basis.
• Calculate and accurately post credit card commissions.
• Promptly investigate all credit card disputes, liaising with the Front Office and the banks.
• Ensure guest refunds are processed in a timely manner as per the hotel policy; with all supporting paperwork and required authorizations.
• To preform monthly credit card payment reconciliation.
• Ensure the operation procedures are in accordance with PCI-DSS compliances.

Month End

• Accurately process all Monthly Statements, ensuring that they are mailed promptly.
• Ensure that all Month End reports are printed and forwarded to the Director of Finance to prepare the balance sheet reconciliation. 

Credit Control Duties:

Credit Applications

• Process credit applications within 10 working days, ensuring that clients are notified promptly and professionally.
• The credit worthiness of all applicants is formally checked and approval must be received from the Financial Controller. 
• Review the credit worthiness of all existing non-Accor approved clients on a yearly basis.

City Ledger

• Ensure all invoices / statements are issued on a timely basis.
• Monitor the prompt follow-up of all overdue accounts and minimize the recovery delay.
• Implement effective inquiry response procedure for guests and management. 
• Ensure all travel agent commissions are timely processed and paid. 
• Report on monthly accounts receivable ageing analysis and detailed accounts’ ledgers.
• Conduct credit meetings at least once a month.
• Attend Credit Managers Group meetings to keep up to date knowledge of credit risks. 
• Appropriately manage all delinquent accounts, liaising with debt collectors where needed.
• Review and recommend accounts to be written off, providing appropriate documentation.

Guest Ledger and liaison with Front Office

• Liaise between Accounting Department and Front Office.
• Ensure PM accounts are checked on daily basis and transferred to city ledger within 48hrs from the departure date.
• Review the Advance Deposit ledger to ensure all the balances are either current or for future date.
• Inform Front Office Manager of any deviations from policy by Duty Managers, or Front Office Cashiers that may come to his/ her attention.
• Keep a record of accounts receivable, and subsequently issue invoice and statement promptly. Chase payment whenever it is not received on time.
• Ensure guest refunds are processed in a timely manner as per the hotel policy; with all supporting paperwork and required authorizations.
• To be ready and responsible when assigned to perform any other duties as designated by higher management.

• 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, Property Management 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