Account Clerk at Whispering Palms Resort

Main Duties:

• To accurately complete the daily, weekly and monthly returns, submitting these timeously on the prescribed format in accordance with company standards.
• To reconcile and balance cash, floats and dockets ensuring that these tally with daily income and expenditure.
• To notify management immediately of any variances in the above.
• To make payments from petty cash against vouchers or invoices.
• To ensure that all documentation for the receipt and issuing of commodities is accurately completed.
• To inform management of any shortages, surpluses or irregularities in connection with the above item and ensure that queries are handled immediately.
• To assist with stocktaking at prescribed intervals.
• To extend and process stocktaking figures accurately and timeously.
• To ensure that cash and relevant vouchers are securely and systematically kept.
• To ensure that control systems are operating effectively within agreed parameters.
• To ensure that all administration is handled efficiently, systematically and filed or sent to the appropriate department without delay.
• To leave all desks and office in a clean and neat manner when going off-duty.
• To ensure that all lockable areas are secure before leaving the premises.
• To bank all monies in accordance with laid-down procedures.
• To ensure that all documentation is kept securely against fire, theft and industrial espionage.
• To carry out on-the-job training at prescribed intervals.
• To attend meetings and training courses as required.
• To take part in fire drills and evacuation drills at required intervals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicant should possess a minimum of BSC/ HND in accounting, banking & finance or  related field with at least 5 years’ experience in the hotel / resort.  Professional qualification in an added advantage
• The ability to think clearly and  solve problems
• Numeracy and logistical planning skills;
• The ability to balance customer and business priorities;
• Flexibility  and assertiveness
• Energy and patience;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,