Accounts Payable Clerk - Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers at Marriott International

POSITION SUMMARY

Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes. Organize, secure, and maintain all files, records, cash and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures. Record, store, access, and/or analyze computerized financial information. Classify, code, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals, ledgers, and/or computers. Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified. Audit cashier banks periodically according to SOPs. Maintain, distribute, and record petty cash, cashier banks, and contracts. Document, maintain, communicate, and act upon all Cash Variances according to SOPs. Act as liaison between property and armored car service or primary banking institution. Participate in internal, external, and regulatory audit processes and ensure compliance with SOPs. 

Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets; protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers. Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette; ensure that coworkers understand their tasks. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

CRITICAL TASKS

Safety and Security

• Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.

Policies and Procedures

• Follow company and department policies and procedures.
• Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
• Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Communication

• Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
• Provide assistance to coworkers, ensuring they understand their tasks.
• Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette including answering the phone within 3 rings, answering with a smile in one's voice, using the callers' name, transferring calls to appropriate person/department, requesting permission before placing the caller on hold, taking and relaying messages, and allowing the caller to end the call.
• Talk with and listen to other employees to effectively exchange information.

Working with Others

• Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.

Physical Tasks

• Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems. 
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. 

General Finance and Accounting

• Organize, secure, and maintain all files and records in accordance with document retention and confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
• Record, store, and/or analyze information using property software.
• Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified.
• Control and secure cash and cash equivalents for property according to cash handling policy and procedures.
• Capturing of invoices
• Image uploads
• Payment processing
• Maintaining & reconciling creditors
• Preparing monthly accrual schedule
• Preparing month end reports
• Processing & assisting with month end
• Follow Marriott policy & procedures
• Any other request from time to time as determined by operational requirements

CRITICAL COMPETENC

Analytical Skills

• Arithmetic Computation
• Computer Skills
• Learning
• Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

• Diversity Relations
• Customer Service Orientation
• Team Work

Communications

• Communication
• English Language Proficiency
• Listening
• Writing
• Applied Reading

Personal Attributes

• Integrity
• Dependability
• Positive Demeanor
• Presentation
• Initiative
• Stress Tolerance
• Adaptability/Flexibility

Organization

• Detail Orientation
• Time Management

General Finance and Accounting

• Filing
• Files Security
• Microsoft Office

Education

• High school diploma/G.E.D. equivalent
• Related Work Experience
• At least 1 year of related work experience