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