Junior Accountant | AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront at Marriott International

POSITION SUMMARY

• Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful incumbent will be responsible for the accurate, timeous recording of all required financial obligations in accordance with the Marriott International Hotels Policies and Procedures.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

• 1 At least 2 years’ experience in an accounts environment
• Good Computer literacy in MS Office programs
• The ability to perform well under pressure
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work without supervision and within a team
• Strong planning and organizing skills to meet deadlines with regards to operational requirements essential
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Work, Projects, and Policies 

• Coordinates and implements accounting work and projects as assigned.
• Coordinates, implements and follows up on Accounting SOP audits for all areas of the property.
• Reconcile banking, and follow up on variances in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assist with stock take audits of stock counts.
• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes. 
• Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified.
• Participate in internal, external, and regulatory audit processes and ensure compliance with SOPs. 
• Classify, code, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals, ledgers, and/or computers.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables. 
• Complies with all applicable laws related to fraud and collection procedures.
• Verifies contracts for groups and performs credit reference checks for direct billed groups if necessary.

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.
• Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
• Maintains a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets.
• Completes period end function each period.
• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
• Abides with SOP’s, LSOP’s and MIP’s

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge 

• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of return check procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Gross Revenue Report.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with write off procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with consolidated deposit procedures.
• Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Additional Responsibilities 

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Demonstrates personal integrity.
• Uses effective listening skills.
• Demonstrates self confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
• Manages group or interpersonal conflict effectively.
• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
• Manages time well and possesses strong organizational skills.
• Presents ideas, expectations and information in a concise, well organized way.
• Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.
• Makes collections calls if necessary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Finance and Accounting or equivalent, minimum 2 years experience in finance and accounting or related professional area