Company Description
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About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts: At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. We know that to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That is why you'll find exceptional work opportunities-throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific-as well as industry-leading training, career development, recognition and rewards, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that included landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment: we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!
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Job Description
Scope of Position:
The primary role of the Finance Administrator will be to manage the Time and Attendance system as well as administer several key duties within the Finance department. The role requires close interaction with various departments on a regular basis, forming part of the Finance Team and as such will report directly to the Assistant Director of Finance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Streamline and manage the Time and Attendance system daily
- Working with all departments to ensure the T&A system is updated and accurate
- Ensure prompt and accurate billing of current and aged accounts with efficient follow-up procedures especially overdue accounts.
- Inspect all AR accounts to ensure adherence to the hotels’ credit policy and credit limits.
- Compiling revenue reports and ensures that daily revenues in Sage balances and agrees to the Opera TB export as well as the guest ledger, account receivable and advanced deposits balances
- Review all miscellaneous charges and refunds as well as No Show and Cancellations for the day for authorization and validity liaising with Reservations, Front Office and Sales departments.
- Review House Use and Complimentary report for authorization and validity.
- Maintain monthly contracts register
- Update daily credit card settlements
- Assist with month-end closing, analysis, filing and other reconciliations as directed by Finance Management.
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by Finance Management
- Must have a thorough working knowledge and willingness to assist in other finance functions as assigned
Competencies (Behavioral and Technical Skill Requirements):
- Must be able to think logically and pay attention to detail
- Ensure that Audit Trail is evident throughout all tasks.
- Excellent Communication skills
- Ability to maintain strict adherence to confidentiality requirements.
- Analytical thinking and problem solving capabilities
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Matric/ Grade 12 is a prerequisite, or relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Demonstrates maturity and the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Has previous evidence of successfully managing external relationships,
Additional Information
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
We as a company are committed to diversity and inclusion. Our Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered during the recruitment process. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds.
