**Role Purpose** Responsible to actively maximizing cash-flow opportunities through the effective credit control, cash collection and timely query, resolution on a portfolio of assigned customer accounts. Ensure that the integrity of all work and interactions with customers are completed in accordance with IHG policy and procedures and compliant with Sara banes Oxley legislation. **Key Accountabilities** + Responsible for the collections process to include - a) Effective & regular follow up with customers for outstanding receivables b) All aged (90+) past due items are addressed regularly and escalated c) Ensuring processes and procedures are followed regarding customer contacts, adhering to the process policy, legal requirement, reviewing collection data and allocating resources as needed d) Proactively inform any customer issues and escalation e) Issues & identified mistakes are not repeated + Develop & maintain relationship with hotels - Listen to and communicate with customer to obtain all required information necessary to determine and address their specific needs; tactfully explain why, if service cannot be provided + Responsible for reconciliation for customers, research for unapplied cash, preparation of accurate reports as & when required + Accurate & correct statement, reports & data is provided to internal & external customers within time lines assigned + Responsible for timely responses to internal & external customers + Ensure all customer records are kept up to date, call logs/conversations in People Soft and all maintenance processes are documented and filed as agreed + Backup plan during leaves and assisting other members during the leaves – Ensuring all reports, queries are addressed as per timelines + Ensuring other portfolios & responsibilities are managed as and when asked or assigned upon **Key Skills & Experiences** + Education: Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. + Experience A minimum of 2-3 years work related experience with demonstrated proficiency and understanding in one or more functions related to the position. Technical Skills and Knowledge + Effective team player with a Positive attitude & proactive approach + Ability to influence and negotiate resulting in positive customer payment decisions + Demonstrated effective/strong verbal and written communication skills + Demonstrated proficiency in recognizing & resolving problems or inconsistencies in transactions and systems At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG. Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love. We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.