Accounts Payable 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 Payable

Ensure that invoices are correctly coded, posted into system, and adequately attached with relevant documents such as Purchases Orders, Banquet Event Orders etc

Ensure that all payment requisitions are approved by relevant Department Heads or Division Heads

Ensure that journal entries interfaced from Cost Control/Receiving Office are correct

Post all manual cheques into the system

Schedule and make electronic payment according to approved policies & procedures

Ensure that all expenses for the month are posted and necessary accruals made

Ensure that Accounts Payable aging tally with General Ledger

Update creditors’ reconciliation to ensure our records tally with creditor’s statement

Check daily F&B invoices interfaced from Cost Control to ensure accuracy of prices, quantities against delivery orders and purchase orders

Make accurate and timely payment to creditors according to approved policies & procedures

Ensure that payment advices are sent out to creditors on time

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 payments.

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