ACCOUNT ASSISTANT

Mercure Hotels; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercure Living Putrajaya seeks an accounting professional to manage accounts receivable, billing, and related finance tasks. The role supports the Financial Controller with reconciliations, reports, and compliance, ensuring accurate records and timely processing of invoices across hotel operations.

The candidate should have a Diploma in Accounting/Finance, at least one year of relevant experience, and strong English proficiency. Mandarin is an advantage. Putrajaya location, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar capacity.
• Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Process guest invoices, city ledger transfers, and follow up on overdue accounts within 48 hours of departure.
• Review, code, and input vendor invoices and reconcile supplier statements.
• Reconcile daily revenue, including cash drops and card receipts; perform PMS adjustments.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, accruals, and preparation of financial reports.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with GST/VAT compliance and inventory tracking.

Skills

English proficiency

Mandarin (advantage)

Education

Diploma in Accounting / Finance

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Accounting software

Job description

Company Description

Mercure Living Putrajaya is within the Shaftsbury retail complex and connected to Alamanda Shopping Mall. Featuring 299 full service apartments, all units have an open plan kitchen, full size fridge, microwave and cooking utensils. Dining facilities include a hot pot restaurant, co-working space residents lounge and six meeting rooms. Leisure facilities include a 52 metre outdoor salt water swimming pool, gym, tennis court, children's playground and spa.

The Hotel is located in the Federal Territory of Putrajaya, 32 KM from Kuala Lumpur International Airport KLIA, 31 KM to Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Also, and 10.7 KM to Putrajaya ERL train station for the KLIA rapid express train.

"Mercure Living Putrajaya is thrilled to have you as our guest, and we're here to ensure your stay is truly memorable. Thank you for choosing us, and we can't wait to assist in making lasting memories for you".

Job Description

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Accounts Receivable (AR) & Billing: Process guest invoices, city ledger transfers, and follow up on overdue guest or corporate accounts within 48 hours of departure.
• Accounts Payable (AP): Review, code, and input vendor invoices and reconcile supplier statements.
• Income Audit & Cash Control: Reconcile daily revenue, including cash drops from the front desk, credit card receipts, and PMS (Property Management System) adjustments.
• Month-End Support: Assist the Financial Controller with bank reconciliations, accruals, and preparing financial reports.
• General Ledger & Compliance: Maintain accurate financial records, ensure tax (GST/VAT) compliance, and assist with inventory tracking

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

Competencies

This Role Requires

• Fluency in English and Mandarin (will be advantage)
• To be eligible to work in Putrajaya.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
• Good communication and customer contact skills
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
• A team player & builder
• A motivator & self-starter
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times