Credit Supervisor - InterContinental Lagos Job Listing at IHG in Lagos

Hospitality, Hotel

Title: Credit Supervisor - InterContinental Lagos
Location: IMEA_Africa-Nigeria-Lagos-Lagos
Job Number: LAG000053
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We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our progressive & committed opening team at the InterContinental Lagos . (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/new-hotels/lagos).

InterContinental Lagos will open in 2013 and will be located on Victoria Island, in the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for affluent business and diplomatic travelers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos's port and the city below, the 19 storey hotel will offer uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline.

InterContinental Lagos will comprise of 358 well-appointed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites as well as a Club InterContinental floor. Guests will have access to an all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, room service and the pool bar for lighter meal choices and snacks. The lobby lounge and cocktail bar will be the perfect setting for casual meetings over coffee or drinks. In addition, for the health conscious traveler there will be a health club bar serving fresh juices. InterContinental Lagos will also offer exclusive business and conference facilities including a state of the art ballroom with a foyer area, and several additional flexible meeting and breakout. Other amenities will include a fully-equipped gym, outdoor pool, and retail space.

We are currently recruiting ourCredit Supervisor.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

As the Credit Supervisor you will review all billing request to determine eligibility, approve or disapprove credit applications as needed, ensuring adherence to InterContinental credit policy. You will implement and maintain all credit policies and procedures, reconcile accounts with payment problems, prepare and analyse monthly credit report and other necessary reports, review daily accounts, guest ledger or potential credit issues as needed. You will also conduct monthly credit meeting, explaining past due accounts and outlining plans for collection. Review A/R aging for accuracy and correct postings and develop and implement financial control procedures and systems. You will manage the credit granted by the hotel, ensuring a positive cash flow by collecting debt in an effective, professional manner that will reflect the Intercontinental culture.
Qualifications:


* A degree in Accounting or itsequivalent
* At least 3 years credit management experience in a similar position in hotels of international brand
* Good understanding of the Nigeria/African business and marketsenvironment
* Ability to demonstrate a proven track record of results achieved, creativity and the implementation of new practices.
* Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (written & oral proficiency in English)
* Service minded and ability to involve and support operations
* Business savvy and good people skills

Job: Finance & Business Support Management