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

• 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.

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

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.