Accounts Payable Clerk

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

An architectural icon in the heart of Saudi Arabia’s vibrant capital soaring over the city in the iconic Kingdom Tower, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is a buzzing hub at the forefront of style and sophistication. Redesigned interiors bring authentic Saudi heritage and craftsmanship to life, while our distinguished team provides a bespoke experience through thoughtful, personalized service and hospitality.

Purpose

Maintain a system of purchase orders, receipts, invoices, and cheque requests in order to promptly and adequately support, document and process for payment all hotel payables.

Ensure that all vendors are paid according to the agreed terms and to Four Seasons policies and procedures.

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Maintain harmonious and professional relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
• Comply with and enforce Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
• Assist in other areas of the accounting office as needed.
• Maintain alphabetical files by vendor containing complete invoices and backup attached to the cheques for efficient access after payment.
• All filing is to be kept current.
• Ensure all payments are made correctly and with the correct authorization (approved PO), evidence of receipt, invoice or delivery slip and Accounts Payable stamp.
• Process all Accounts Payable invoices and manual cheques through the computer system.
• Complete wire authorization forms for wire transfer and ensure it is signed by two authorized signatories (from Groups A & B) and ensure all applicable backup supports the transfer.
• Ensure all standing orders for electronic disbursements are approved in accordance with the normal payment procedures and signed by the cheque signatories.
• A list of all standing orders for electronic disbursements should be maintained with details of date of payment, payee, amount, and description of payment and at the beginning of each month in advance of the standing payment, this list should be routed to the cheque signatories for approval and a copy attached to bank reconciliations.
• Verify and process Expense Reports and Petty Cash reimbursements ensuring compliance with key controls.
• Forward all stop payment and void cheques to the Staff Accountant / Assistant Director of Finance for journalizing. Reconcile vendor statements as they are received, with reconciling items, including any correspondence from the vendor clearly indicated and resolve all discrepancies directly with the vendor.
• Prepare manual cheques as they are required if directed by Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance.
• Run the required reports at month end to close the Accounts Payable cycle.
• Ensure all goods received and services provided, but not yet invoiced, are properly accrued and expensed and that the outstanding liabilities for other accruals are accurate and agree to all supporting documentation.
• Prepare journal entry for accrual of invoices received after closing and for goods and services received, but not yet invoiced.
• Maintain a separate file for purchases of all operating equipment items (china, glass, silver, and linen) and capital items under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance.
• Assist in the preparation of all Accounts Payable documentation for microfilming on an annual basis if needed.
• Maintain, and constantly update, an approved vendor listing file.
• Answer telephones and record messages accurately.
• File documents and reports.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance.
• Verify that all invoices are supported by duly approved purchase orders when required, signed receiving documentation and/or the approval of authorized management personnel.
• Verify prices, quantities and extensions against purchase order as required, and initial the invoice when verified.
• Bring any discrepancies to the attention of the Assistant Director of Finance.
• Understand tax laws as it relates to sales tax, use tax, goods and services tax and year end processing ensuring compliance, submission and payment deadlines are met and ensure that all deductions and exemptions are properly documented.
• Ensure the correct sales / use tax is either paid to vendor or self-assessed with payment processed on time to local, state, or other tax jurisdiction.
  
  

Confidentiality

• Whist working for the Company there will be access to a wide variety of confidential information concerning the Company, guests, and employees. It is vital that all such information remains confidential and must not be disclosed to anyone outside the Company, guests, and employees, unless otherwise stated. Please refer to the Employee Handbook for full policy details