Account Receivable Executive

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur, the only international brand in Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial area and automobile hub. It is a 45-min drive from Chennai airport, and Mahindra world city and just 29 mins from Marimalai Nagar. The hotel features an all-day dining restaurant with alfresco, multiple meeting spaces, a fitness center, travel desk and entertainment facilities. This hotel, located opposite to Apollo Tyres, is also in close proximity to major corporations & IT companies.

Singaperumal Koil and Chengalpattu industrial areas are in vicinity. Kanchipuram famous for its historic temples and Kanjeevaram sarees, Mahabalipuram for its historic monuments and beaches are within an hour drive. Guests can visit historical monuments at Mahabalipuram, the famous Ekambareshva and Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram amongst many others. Chennai city Centre is easily accessible to guests via the highway.

Primary Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Ensure that all payments by Cash/Cheque/GIRO/TT are posted and reconciled in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure credit card postings and payments are reconciled
• Review all charge-backs from credit card companies and alert Credit Department
• Ensure all deposits and prepayments received are posted timely and accurately
• Check all Banquet Event Orders to ensure deposits mentioned are received and posted
• Raise Invoices and/or Credit Notes as and when necessary and ensure these are posted accordingly
• Check all Waivers and Late Charges requests for accuracy before forwarding to Financial Controller for approval
• Check all invoices/billings before mailing out
• Attend to guests’ enquiries on billings and charges
• Ensure AR Aging tally with GL
• Ensure TA commission and Credit Card outstanding forwarded to GL for accruals

Other Responsibilities

• Be aware of the hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management

Main Complexity/Critical issues in the Job

Ensure accuracy and efficiency of processing and monitoring incoming payments, and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts.

Knowledge and Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting / Finance
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar capacity
• Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and relevant accounting systems

Competencies

• Good communication skills
• Service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times