Accounts Receivable Officer At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

With magnificent view of majestic Mount Kenya, the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Resort’s 120 luxuriously appointed hotel rooms set in over 100 acres of landscaped gardens, offer a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. Originally the retreat of movie star and club founder, William Holden, the Club’s illustrious former members have included Winston Churchill and Bill Crosby.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance , responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions.
Updates receivables by totaling unpaid invoices.
Maintains records by microfilming invoices, debits, and credits.
Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers;
Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
Resolves invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures.
Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line; coordinating contact with collections department.
Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account; verifying totals; preparing report.
Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Qualifications:
Previous experience is an asset
B.Com in Finance and CPA (K).
Knowledge and experience in accounting systems including accpac,opera & micros.
Previous experience in a similar role required.
Strong work ethics and corporate governance.
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Highly responsible & reliable
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times