Betty Emily Wakio, Accounts Receivables

Betty Emily Wakio

Accounts Receivables

Marriott International - Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, Computer Packages (Basics)
Experience
29 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :29 years, 2 Months

Accounts Receivables at Marriott International - Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since February 2013

• Preparing of city ledger invoicing as per policies and procedures.
• Transferring accruals from front office to city ledger for invoicing.
• Reconciling city ledger payments and tally with the system.
• Tallying rates on city ledger with the contracts before sending out invoices.
• Splitting commissions for travel agent according to the contract.
• Recording all the payments received and reconcile at the end of the shift.
• Posting of payments received in the bank and cheques to Opera System.
• Going through the detailed aging report every morning and follow up payments.
• To monitor the aging over 60 days and above and report to credit manager.
• Follow up disputes with the clients on a daily basis.
• Preparing the JV every end month.
• Processing commissions for booking.com online through Starcom by validating and submitting.

Accounts Receivables at Pullman Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel (Accor Hotels)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2011 to January 2013

• Handling of city ledger as per policies and procedures.
• Preparing invoices for dispatch by courier to respective companies on time.
• Posting of cheque and bank transfer amount received and applying to the right invoices through Opera System.
• Updating the bank statement on daily basis by posting of money disputes and reconciliations in accordance with the transfers received in the system.
• Preparing E-Invoice for travel agents for payment.
• Prepare SOA’s every end of the month.
• Preparing Accounts Receivables reconciliation every end month and E-reporting.
• Handling rate contract.
• Following up for payments from companies as per the aging.
• Calling companies for payment as per the aging over 60 days and above.

Reservation Agent (Customer Services) at MAF/Accor Hospitality -Central Reservations
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2008 to October 2011

• Maintains complete knowledge of:
All guest room, hotel facilities, services and operations.
• Room availability, rates, packages and promotions.
• Specific arrangements between hotel and travel agencies, corporate clients and reservation centers.
• Maintains the hotel standards, policies and procedures.
• Process all reservation requests, changes and cancellations according to standards.
• Observes proper telephone manners at all times.
• Maintains accurate and timely information essential to reservation.
• Handle guest queries and complaints related to reservation in a polite and efficient manner.
• Sell the best rated rooms to meet the guest’s needs and maximize the room revenue.
• Suggests alternative date for requests on overbooked situation.
• Explains effectively the hotels policy such as check-in and check-out time, guarantee, no-shows and cancellations for the guest to understand.
• Liaise with Sales Department regarding group booking, banqueting or conventions and long term apartment’s tenants,
• Assist the guest in providing additional services such as transportation, marhaba, visa requests and tours.

Telephone Operator at Sofitel Hotel & Residence Hotel
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2004 to December 2007

• Maintains and develop high level of communication and customer service.
• Handling internal and external calls.
• Handling wake-up calls and crew calls updating.
• Receiving and sending faxes for the guests.
• Typing messages for the guests and dispatching to the rooms.
• Proficiency in Fidelio and PABX.
• Handling guests complaints.
• Training of new staff.

Secretary to Government & Industry Manager at Kenya Airways Ltd
  • Kenya
  • March 1998 to March 2002

• Handling calls within the department in efficient and polite manner.
• Preparing bilateral agreements between two countries and submitting to the government for approval.
• Organize travel arrangements for the manager (ticket and hotel reservation).
• Maintains proper filing system.
• Handling day to day emails correspondence for the department.
• Maintains the diary and scheduling meetings.
• Handling store requisition and ordering stationery for the department.
• Answering emails on behalf of the manager.
• Relieving the Personal Secretary to the Strategy & Planning in her absence.

Secretary at Houghton Enterprises Ltd
  • Kenya
  • February 1996 to August 1997

• Organize travel arrangements for the General Manager.
• Typing correspondence and compiling production reports.
• Dealing with clients’ inquiries and complaints.
• Maintains overall supervision for the entire staff attendants’ records.
• Handling company’s petty cash vouchers. Handling the reception and switchboard (PABX)
• Handling internal and international calls for the company.
• Observes telephone manner at all times
• Relieving the PA to the CEO during her absence.

Receptionist at Vaculug Rubber Industries
  • July 1992 to August 1995

• Manning the PABX switchboard.
•Typing correspondence for the General Manager in the absence of Executive Secretary.
• Handing calls in efficient and polite manner.
• Attending to clients inquiries and directing them to the desired department.
•Sorting incoming and outgoing mails and dispatching them to the respective departments

Education

Diploma, Computer Packages (Basics)
  • at Association Institute of Computer Professional Ltd
  • July 2001

Microsoft Certificates

Diploma, Secretarial Courses (Pitman)
  • at Universal Group of Colleges
  • December 1991

Certificates: Typing Advanced 50 w.p.m. (First Class) Business English Intermediate (First Class) Shorthand 60 w.p.m.

High school or equivalent, Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.)
  • at Lake Nakuru Secondary School
  • November 1987

(O'Levels -Strong Division IV)

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft programs
Opera System
Secretarial
Adaco -Procurement System
Microsoft Word, Office and Outlook
Photocopy, Scanning

Languages

English
Expert
Swahili
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Advanced typing, Shorthand, Business English, Ms Excel, Ms Access, Word, Windows 95. (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 1988
Valid Until:
June 1990

Hobbies

  • Reading, Singing, Watching Movies and Traveling