Accountant

Job Purpose

Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate record-keeping, compliance with financial regulations, and initiate creditors’ payment in accordance with hotel policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Entering transaction data into an accounting system or program and ensuring everything matches the supporting documents.
• Process and monitor all transactions, including payments supplier.

Technical Responsibilities

• Check and validate all revenue transactions from all hotel departments, such as Front Office, Food and Beverage, and others.
• Compare data in the hotel management system with physical evidence such as invoices, receipts, and sales reports from each department to find discrepancies.
• Ensure all revenue postings, such as room charges, miscellaneous charges, and discounts, are done correctly and according to the correct revenue code.
• Provide recommendations for improvements in recording and reporting processes to reduce errors and increase efficiency.
• Receive and review invoices from suppliers, ensure accuracy of information, and verify conformity with goods or services received by the company.
• Record all purchase and expense transactions in detail and accurately.
• Organize and store all payment documents as proof of transactions.
• Reconcile balance sheet reports and ensure the debt balances are correct.
• Ensure the company's cash is at a normal amount to make payments.
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments as well as with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment.

• Experience in a luxury hotel/resort is an advantage.

• Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliation, and internal controls.

• Knowledge of USALI is preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems; experience with Opera PMS is an advantage.

• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• High integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

• Good command of written and spoken English.

• Our Values Respect:

• We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Excellence:

• We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.​

Belonging:

• We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.​

Empowerment:

• We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.

Integrity:

• We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

• Diversity & Inclusion

• Raffles is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.