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