Alan Thomas Email & Phone Number

Dubai, AE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Report directly to the Director of Finance, fostering a dynamic collaboration to drive financial excellence.
• Execute daily audits of revenue transactions, focusing on room revenue, F&B and Banquet events, spa, and other income streams specific to the hotel.
• Ensure accurate posting and reconciliation of financial data.
• Conduct an in-depth analysis of room occupancy and rates, identifying trends and opportunities for revenue optimization.
• Supervise the POS system, ensuring integration with financial systems for accurate recording of sales and revenue.
• Implement controls to minimize errors and discrepancies in POS transactions.

• Reported directly to the Director of Finance and provided insights/updates on credit-related matters.
• Conducted comprehensive reviews of all credit requests initiated by hotel departments for credit customers.
• Followed up on Credit Application Forms and ensured the timely renewal of trade licenses for active debtors with credit facilities.
• Coordinated with relevant departments to ensure compliance with credit policies and procedures.
• Prepared and managed a variety of invoices, including Regular, Inter-Company, Government, Travel Agencies, and Group invoices.
• Ensured accuracy and timeliness in issuing invoices to maintain positive client relations.

• Diligently recorded and monitored revenue for the cluster properties, ensuring precision and compliance.
• Audited daily entries made by the Night Auditor, verifying the accuracy of the Gross Revenue Report for timely distribution.
• Conducted audits on coding and account numbers for prior-day rebates, miscellaneous charges, and paid outs.
• Verified the reconciliation of Guest and City Ledger totals in OPERA with Final Reports and General ledger Balances.
• Prepared weekly flash reports, ensuring accuracy, and adhered to the schedule provided by the Account Supervisor.
• Reconciled unearned income, health club memberships, and rented shop concessionaires.

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

• Spearheaded the implementation of income audit systems for preopening phases, ensuring seamless integration within the hotel’s operational framework.
• Developed comprehensive income audit procedures tailored to preopening requirements, encompassing revenue streams from rooms, F&B, spa, and other ancillary services.
• Designed and implemented robust internal controls for preopening income processes to safeguard against discrepancies and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Conducted specialized training sessions for preopening teams, fostering a deep understanding of income audit protocols, system usage, and compliance measures.
• Established a sophisticated revenue recognition framework for the preopening phase, addressing unique challenges and diverse income sources.
• Collaborated with preopening departments to conduct thorough audits, verifying the accuracy and completeness of financial transactions and documentation.