Job description
Role Overview
Accounts Payable position at Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort, a luxury hotel and resort property in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
Company Overview
Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand founded in 2001 in Thailand, rooted in Thai culture and authentic hospitality. The brand operates across some of the world's most captivating locales, from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort offers overwater luxury on the Arabian Gulf in a pristine eco-sanctuary in the northernmost emirate of the UAE, approximately 45 minutes from Dubai.
Role Purpose
Manage the complete accounts payable function, including invoice collection and processing, payment authorization, supplier reconciliation, and financial reporting to ensure accurate and timely payment operations and compliance with organizational obligations.
Key Responsibilities
Invoice and Payment Processing
- Collect and process all invoices for payment after appropriate purchase orders and authorizations have been obtained.
- Prepare payment listings as scheduled and ensure payment has been approved prior to processing payment orders.
- Accurately process large volumes of invoices and identify discrepancies.
- Investigate invoice discrepancies, duplicate invoices, and payment issues.
Reconciliation and Accruals
- Ensure all supplier reconciliations are performed on a monthly basis.
- Maintain an accurate accruals register for period end.
Reporting and Compliance
- Ensure all necessary reporting obligations are met on time.
- Maintain an effective filing and reference system to support management of the affairs of the finance department.
Supplier Management
- Arrange credit facilities as necessary with suppliers.
General Duties
- Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
- One to three years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or finance; more for senior roles.
- Understanding of invoices, purchase orders, payment processing, reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger entries.
Skills & Competencies
- Good knowledge of Excel, including formulas, sorting/filtering, and ideally PivotTables and lookups.
- Good written and verbal communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal departments.
- Ability to manage deadlines, payment schedules, and multiple priorities.
- Integrity, confidentiality, and reliability.
- Strong numerical skills.