Accounts Receivables/ Credit Controller
About The Social House
The Social House is more than a hotel. We're a collection of experiences, stories and spaces designed to inspire connection. From our award-winning restaurants and vibrant events to our thoughtfully curated guest experiences, we are driven by creativity, culture and exceptional hospitality.
We're looking for an experienced, detail-oriented and results-driven Accounts Receivables Accountant / Credit Controller to join our Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about credit management, collections, reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls within a dynamic hospitality environment.
About the Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing the hotel's accounts receivables and credit control function, ensuring that all guest, corporate, agency and other receivable accounts are accurately recorded, reconciled and collected within agreed credit terms.
You'll work closely with Front Office, Reservations, Sales, Restaurants & Bars and other departments to ensure accurate billing, timely collections and effective credit management while supporting the hotel's financial reporting and cash flow objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivables Management
- Manage the hotel's account's receivable function and maintain accurate debtor records.
- Review and process invoices, credit notes, receipts and other receivable transactions.
- Ensure all guest, corporate, travel trade, events and other credit accounts are accurately billed.
- Post payments and receipts accurately into the accounting system.
- Maintain accurate customer statements and ensure accounts are regularly reconciled.
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and unidentified payments promptly.
- Monitor outstanding balances and ensure receivables are collected within agreed credit terms.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer master data and credit information.
Credit Control & Collections
- Monitor customer credit limits and payment terms.
- Review the aged receivables report and follow up outstanding accounts.
- Prepare and circulate regular debtor ageing reports.
- Conduct timely follow-ups with customers on overdue balances through calls, emails and other appropriate communication channels.
- Escalate long outstanding or high-risk accounts for appropriate action.
- Maintain accurate records of all collection activities and customer commitments.
- Work closely with the Sales and Operations teams to address credit-related issues.
- Recommend appropriate credit control actions where customer accounts exceed approved limits or payment terms.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of the hotel's credit policy.
Bank Reconciliation & Financial Accounting
- Assist with daily posting and reconciliation of customer receipts and payments.
- Reconcile bank receipts against customer accounts and investigate unmatched transactions.
- Prepare and maintain bank reconciliation schedules as required.
- Reconcile accounts receivable control accounts with the General Ledger.
- Assist with month-end closing activities and preparation of financial reports.
- Prepare receivables schedules and supporting documentation for management reporting.
- Ensure all receivable transactions are accurately recorded and properly supported.
Hotel Revenue & Billing
- Review daily revenue reports and ensure revenue is accurately captured and transferred to the accounting system.
- Verify guest and corporate billing from Front Office, Reservations, and Restaurants & Bars.
- Review credit transactions, city ledger postings, transfers and adjustments for accuracy.
- Follow up on discrepancies between operational systems and the General Ledger.
- Ensure all credit invoices are supported by the required documentation and approvals.
- Work closely with Front Office and other operational departments to resolve billing and posting issues.
Credit Accounts & Corporate Clients
- Maintain accurate records for corporate accounts, travel agencies, tour operators and other approved credit customers.
- Ensure credit applications and supporting documentation are complete and properly authorized.
- Monitor approved credit limits and payment terms.
- Review customer credit exposure and highlight potential collection risks.
- Support periodic review of customer credit limits and payment arrangements.
Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare weekly and monthly accounts receivable and credit control reports.
- Prepare debtor ageing analysis and collection reports for management review.
- Provide accurate information for cash flow forecasting.
- Maintain proper documentation and records for all receivable transactions.
- Assist with internal and external audit requirements relating to accounts receivable.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures and internal financial controls.
- Support the investigation and resolution of audit queries relating to receivables and credit control.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field from a recognized academic institution.
- CPA(K) or ACCA qualification is an added advantage.
- Minimum 2–3 years' relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Debtors or a similar accounting role.
- Experience in customer account reconciliation, debt collection and debtor ageing analysis.
- Experience managing corporate, agency or other credit accounts.
- Good understanding of financial accounting, General Ledger and bank reconciliations.
- Knowledge of credit control procedures and financial controls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
- Experience with SUN Financial, Micros Materials Control or similar accounting/ERP systems is an added advantage.
- Experience in a hotel or high-volume hospitality environment is highly desirable
Skills & Competencies
We're looking for someone who is:
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Analytical with strong numerical and problem-solving skills.
- Confident and professional when dealing with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Strong in collections, negotiation and account follow-up.
- Proactive in identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Good at managing multiple accounts and competing deadlines.
- Strong in reconciliation and financial analysis.
- Able to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Comfortable working with financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with other departments.
- Persistent and results-oriented while maintaining positive customer relationships.
- Uphold integrity & be trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality when handling financial information.
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Why Join Us?
At The Social House, you'll be part of a creative, collaborative and forward-thinking team that believes in doing hospitality differently. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with our Finance and Operations teams, contribute to strong financial controls and play an important role in supporting the hotel's cash flow and commercial performance.
If you're passionate about finance, credit management and delivering accurate results in a fast-paced hospitality environment, we'd love to hear from you.
The Social House is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a workplace where people are treated with dignity, performance is pursued with integrity and every team member contributes meaningfully to the success of the hotel.