Jovelyn Clews, Assistant Finance Manager

Jovelyn Clews

Assistant Finance Manager

Hilton Kuwait Resort

البلد
الكويت
التعليم
ماجستير, Finance
الخبرات
14 years, 7 أشهر

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الخبرة العملية

مجموع سنوات الخبرة :14 years, 7 أشهر

Assistant Finance Manager في Hilton Kuwait Resort
  • الكويت - الأحمدى
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ ديسمبر 2021

• Reconcile General Ledger accounts and review all accounts
• In the absence of the Finance Manager, oversee staff and ensure all reports are processed
• Ensure P&L Accuracy and Timelines
• Preparing the monthly financial statements, journal vouchers and other reports to Head Office and Owners
• Costs are accurately recorded in the proper accounts
• Establish an effective Internal Control System in the property
• Audit exceptions are documented and corrective action taken
• Reconcile all A&L accounts on a monthly basis to adhere Company standards
• Ensure of full compliance with Management agreement terms
• Owner profit is accurately calculated and booked in accordance with contract terms
• Leads the Forecast process in the property with a high priority on Accuracy
• Participates in and contributes to all material property decisions, providing financial leadership
• Prepares the financial reporting such as Forecast, Owner Report, Capital Expenditure Report
• and Balance Score Card
• Prepares Business Plan and Budget

Asst HOD
Duty Manager- replacing General Manager as per given schedule

Duty Manager في Hilton Kuwait Resort
  • الكويت - الأحمدى
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ ديسمبر 2021

Replacing the General Manager, handling guest concerns, and checking daily operation as
Per the given schedule.

Multi-Property Chief Accountant في Marriott Hotels Kuwait
  • الكويت - الكويت
  • يونيو 2018 إلى نوفمبر 2021

• Supervise payroll process, Ensuring that all process are executed appropriately
• Ensure P&L Accuracy and Timelines
• Costs are properly matched to Revenues
• Costs are accurately recorded in the proper accounts
• Establish an effective Internal Control System in the property
• Audit exceptions are documented and corrective action taken
• Reconcile all A&L accounts on a monthly basis to adhere Company standards
• Ensure of full compliance with Management agreement terms
• Owner profit is accurately calculated and booked in accordance with contract terms
• Leads the Forecast process in the property with a high priority on Accuracy
• Participates in and contributes to all material property decisions, providing financial leadership
• The financial policy and perspective is shared and understood by associates
• Prepares the financial reporting such as Forecast, Owner Report, Capital Expenditure Report
• and Balance Score Card
• Prepares Business Plan and Budget

Cluster Payroll and Income Accountant في Marriott Hotels Kuwait
  • الكويت - الكويت
  • يناير 2016 إلى مايو 2018

• Supervise payroll process, Ensuring that all process are executed appropriately
• Ensure P&L Accuracy and timelines
• Establish and effective Internal control system in the property
• Reconcile all A&L accounts on a monthly basis to adhere Company standards
• Operating results are critique each month on a timely basis with follow up actions to major issues identified
• Lead the forecast process in the property with a high priority on accuracy
• Participates and contributes to all material property decisions, providing financial leadership
• Financial training for property supervisors are conducted not less than six times a year
• Establish an effective cross training program within the department
• Replace Asst Financial controller, Paymaster, Income Auditor during vacation
• Prepare monthly/Yearly Financial Reporting such as: Business Plan, Budget, Forecast, Critique, Owner Report,
Balance Score Card, Capital Expenditure Projects, and Hotel P&L Statements

Cluster Payroll Supervisor & Cluster Income Auditor في Marriott Hotels Kuwait
  • الكويت - الكويت
  • يناير 2012 إلى ديسمبر 2015

• Process attendance sheet into OASYS
• Work with HR team for all payroll related matters
• Review for the outstanding and process vacation payments
• Ensure that all payroll deductions are in compliance with the local regulations
• Prepare the bank transfer
• Ensure that all associates are properly paid in timely manner
• Ensure that the salaries for all associates joining or leaving mid-month are correctly calculated
• Prepare and calculate the service charge for all associates
• Process the final payment of all the leavers
• Prepare Salary Register for review by CDOF or Financial Controller
• Provide Administrative support to the Cluster Director of Finance
• All secretarial & Administrative duties in Finance Department
• Sort and file all back up received in the night audit file from night receptionist
• Review night audit work daily for accuracy
• Work closely with Front Office and Food and Beverage to ensure postings are accurate and any
• Create, review and save a draft daily Gross Revenue Report for management
• Verify and check all miscellaneous charges, rebates, paid outs and executive checks
• Complete General cashier reports and balance opera and micros cash postings to actual cash deposits. Post any cash overages/shortages, miscellaneous deposits, petty cash disbursements and overbanking
• Follow up on Front Office reports like credit limit, rate check, upgraded and complimentary rooms and Housekeeping discrepancy report and forward in daily audit pack to ECM’s
• Perform F&B/Rooms and other area audits on regular basis. Perform twice a week open guest checks reports and cash handling procedures
• TASK FORCE in Residence Inn by Marriott as Accounting Supervisor handling over all Accounting task for 6 months

Cluster Accounts Receivable Clerk في Marriott Hotels Kuwait
  • الكويت - الكويت
  • يناير 2011 إلى ديسمبر 2011

• Maintains the accounts receivable records, such as preparing customer statements, bills and invoices, reconciling expenses to the general ledger, and handling basic client inquiries
• Prepares monthly receivable statements
• Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions
• Balanced clerical responsibilities, answering phones, sorting and filing documents
• Maintain confidentiality of property materials and information
• Review each account of Front Office data transferred to City Ledger to ensure that each item transferred is properly documented

Guest Service Agent في Marriott Hotel Kuwait
  • الكويت - الكويت
  • أكتوبر 2009 إلى ديسمبر 2010

• Responsible for operating the front desk of the hotel & completing all the check list
• Maintained excellent customer service to promote guest satisfaction
• Handle all duties according to hotel policies, procedures, internal rules and standard
• Answer the phone according to the standards of proper etiquette
• Handled reservations, Check-in and Check-out using OPERA

الخلفية التعليمية

ماجستير, Finance
  • في Manipal Global Nxt University
  • ديسمبر 2022

Malaysia 2021

الثانوية العامة أو ما يعادلها, Hotel and RestaurantManagement
  • في University of the Philippines
  • يناير 2017
بكالوريوس, Hotel and RestaurantManagement
  • في Laguna State Polytechnic University
  • يناير 2009

Specialties & Skills

Reconciliation
Human Resources
Payroll
Guest Service
Office Operations
BALANCE
FINANCE
FINANCIAL
ACCOUNTANCY
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
BUDGETING
BUSINESS PLANS
CASH HANDLING
CASHIER

التدريب و الشهادات

Essentials Skills for Supervisors and Managers (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Marriott International
تاريخ الدورة:
April 2012
المدة:
40 ساعة
Project Oryx Finance System Training (People Soft) Qatar (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Marriott International
تاريخ الدورة:
November 2016
المدة:
16 ساعة
Project Oryx Finance System Training (Live in People Soft) Dubai (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Marriott International
تاريخ الدورة:
June 2018
المدة:
32 ساعة
Foundation of Leadership-Core Management Training (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Marriott International
تاريخ الدورة:
June 2019
المدة:
24 ساعة