Accounts Receivable Executive

"Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS"

People Management

• Establish and maintain seamless co-ordination & co-operation with all departments of the hotel to ensure maximum cooperation, productivity, and guest service.  
• Respond to queries, by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ensure that all personnel are kept well informed of department’s objectives and policies.

Financial Management

• Assist in the determination of fiscal requirements and the compilation of budgetary recommendations.
• Identify optimal, cost effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.

Operational Management

• Supervise and coordinate activities of the Accounts Receivable section of Novotel Chennai Sipcot.
• Ensure to process the third party claims and the maintenance, review, updating and collection of guest accounts in accordance with the credit policy.
• Responsible for various transactions including refunds, ability-to-pay allowances, discounts and write-offs.
• Investigate special collection problems and confer with financially responsible persons as required to advise concerning credit policy and to make arrangements for payment of outstanding accounts.
• Recommend transfer of guest accounts to Delinquent Accounts section.
• Maintain liaison with other functions to coordinate efforts in resolving problems concerning collection of guest accounts receivable.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and analyses, setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Plan and schedule work to ensure proper distribution of assignments and adequate manning for subsequent performance of duties.
• Responsible for compliance of established practices, and keeping employees abreast of current changes and standards.
• Develop and recommend operating policies and procedures for Accounts Receivable section.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a finance or accounting position or 2 years of experience in a similar capacity
• High degree of professionalism with strong understanding of business acumen
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and relevant financial and accounting reporting systems
• Fully conversant in  accounting principles  and financial regulation standards