Income Auditor

About Anantara Hotels & Resorts

Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a prestigious international luxury hotel and resort brand, deeply rooted in Thai heritage and known for genuine hospitality. Since its inception in 2001 in Thailand, it has grown globally, welcoming guests to a wide variety of spectacular locations - from serene beaches and private islands to bustling cities and historic sites. The brand embodies freedom, continuous movement, and harmony, offering career opportunities fueled by warmth, generosity, and heartfelt service.

Located in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE's northernmost emirate, the Anantara Mina Al Arab Resort provides luxury overwater accommodation in a pristine natural setting. The area is ideal for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers, offering experiences from serene beach environments to desert explorations, dune safaris, and mountain excursions such as Jebel Jais climbs. The resort is conveniently situated 45 minutes away from Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all financial transactions are accurately posted to the correct accounts.
• Reconcile daily revenues reported in PMS, POS, payment systems, and verify supporting documents.
• Audit cash, credit card, bank, and other payment methods for accuracy and consistency.
• Investigate any mismatches between revenue reports and documentation, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Verify the accuracy of room rates, discounts, complimentary rooms, voided transactions, rebates, refunds, and allowances.
• Confirm that all revenue entries adhere to hotel policies and internal control standards.
• Prepare and disseminate daily revenue and income audit reports to finance and management teams.
• Handle proper recording and reconciliation of credit card settlements and accounts receivable balances.
• Review cashier reports to ensure all cash and credit card balances match recorded amounts.
• Monitor and report any unusual or irregular financial transactions or variances to management.
• Keep comprehensive audit documentation and supporting reconciliations up-to-date.
• Support month-end closing processes, such as revenue reconciliation and accrual postings when needed.
• Assist internal and external auditors by providing requested documentation and reports.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, accounting principles, and control requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive financial and guest information.
• Identify potential improvements in revenue controls, reporting accuracy, and operational workflows.

Qualifications and Skills

• Prior experience in income auditing, night auditing, or accounting roles, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Familiarity with hotel property management systems (PMS) and point-of-sale (POS) platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong reconciliation capabilities.
• High attention to detail combined with excellent analytical skills.
• Understanding of hotel revenue accounting processes and internal control requirements.
• Ability to detect discrepancies and take initiative to correct them comprehensively.