Account Executive - Receivable

InterContinental Hotels Group; Kampung Cendana; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hotel chain in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to ensure adherence to credit policies and manage accounts receivable processes. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. The position demands proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in accounts payable or an accounting clerical position.
• Professional accounting or finance designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Hotel’s credit policy.
• Assist Accounts Manager with collection of accounts receivable.
• Monitor invoicing and collection of receivables.
• Handle commission payable to relevant parties as per contracts.
• Maintain monthly journal for accounts receivable closing.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Hotel’s credit policy
• Reports directly to and assists Accounts Manager to perform collection of accounts receivable within the stipulated terms.
• Monitoring and checking the issuing of invoices for accounts receivable, performing collection of uncollected receivables.
• Handling of commission payable to IHG, travel agents or convention group agents as per signed contract or agreement.
• Confirm that accounts receivable balances agrees with the system trial balance print out and maintain the monthly journal for Accounts Receivable month end closing.
• Maintain payment records and post receivables payment received into system and report any discrepancy to the Accounts Manager.
• Check daily wire transfer or direct bank-in payment and make confirmation for prepayment and deposits.
• Assist in follow-up of travel agent outstanding and monitor credit limit. Issue statement and inform on any issues faced for action to be taken.
• Attend to any inquiries made by guests in which an invoice has been issued.
• Ensure that all card sales are settled on schedule and posted accurately, maintain daily credit card reconciliation.
• Verify invoices and ensure that all supporting documents are kept in order.
• Work closely with the Accounts Manager for bad debt prevention and prompt collection of all monies owed to the hotel.
• Prepare and compile the section’s month end closing journal entries plus the respective reports for the monthly financial closing.
• To carry out any other duties as assigned by the Superior from time to time.
• Performs ad hoc tasks and functions as and when assign or instruct from time to time by Director of Finance & Business Support.

What We Need From You

• Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Accounting and Finance.
• 2 years’ experience in an account payable or accounting clerical position, or similar; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.
• Professional accounting or finance designation or certification preferred.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with clients and the guests.