Senior Accountant III
Marriott Vacations Worldwide · Bangkok Owner Services
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant III is responsible for owning the end-to-end payment cycle across multiple entities, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant execution of all payments within the Shared Services environment.
This role plays a critical function in cash flow execution, payment controls, and stakeholder management, while driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Primary Business Partners:
Regional and Corporate Finance & Accounting teams
Shared Services and Regional Business Services leadership
Regional and Corporate Procurement Operation team
Interfaces With:
Corporate F&A Teams both in Asia Pacific and in the US including tax and treasury
Operational and Commercial Teams
Internal and external auditors
3rd party vendors/contributors
Global Technology Support Team
JOB SPECIFIC TASKS
Payment Operations
Own and manage payment cycles across entities and currencies.
Review, validate, and approve payment proposals prior to execution.
Coordinate with Treasury on cash funding, liquidity, and payment prioritization.
Manage payment calendars and optimize payment timing.
Resolve complex payment issues, bank rejections, and exceptions.
Support onboarding and maintenance of vendors by ensuring accurate banking information and adherence to validation controls, mitigating fraud risks.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Act as the primary point of contact for all payment-related escalations, including urgent payment requests, missed/failed payments, and high-risk transactions, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication to stakeholders.
Partner closely with Procurement, Finance, and Treasury teams across regions to:
Aligning payment priorities, funding requirements, and cash flow timing
Resolving invoice-to-payment issues impacting vendors
Ensure consistency in processes and compliance across entities
Collaborate with Treasury on liquidity planning, bank-related matters, and payment scheduling, ensuring optimal use of cash and adherence to funding timelines.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and strategic suppliers.
Manage vendor relationships related to payments and disputes including:
Payment delays or discrepancies
Bank return issues and rejected transactions
Invoice vs payment mismatches
Coordinating cross-functionally to drive closure
Reconciliation & Reporting
Perform and review bank and payment reconciliations.
Monitor AP aging and payment KPIs (on-time %, exceptions).
Support month-end close including:
Cash outflow reporting
Payment accruals
Liability analysis
Support withholding tax and indirect tax reporting and compliance (where applicable).
Track payment performance against KPIs (on-time payment %, exception rates).
Shared Services Operations & Controls
Overall accountability for the shared services delivery of core financial processes
Ensure accurate recording of AP transactions in ERP systems
Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for all transactions.
Support compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and audit requirements.
Governance and Controls:
Act as control owner for payment-related SOX process
Ensure proper segregation of duties and approval hierarchy
Identify and mitigate fraud risks and control gaps
Support audits and ensure full compliance with policies and regulations
Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
Identify opportunities to streamline P2P processes and improve efficiency.
Support automation initiatives.
Participate in system enhancements and ERP upgrades - COUPA
Drive standardization across markets and entities.
Leverage data and reporting tools to improve visibility and insights.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
4-7 years of relevant experience in P2P / Accounts Payable, preferably in Shared Services.
Experience with ERP systems.
Strong understanding and experience in payments, banking platforms, and controls
Knowledge of multi-country payments and compliance
Strong stakeholder and problem-solving skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
Experience with automation tools is an advantage
COMPETENCIES, BASIC SKILLS, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Managing Execution
Driving for Results – Meets deadlines and delivers high-quality outputs.
Planning and Organizing – Prioritizes tasks effectively during close cycles.
Building Relationships
Collaboration – Works effectively across teams and geographies.
Customer Focus – Provides responsive support to internal stakeholders.
Learning and Applying Professional Expertise
P2P Knowledge – Applies AP processes and controls effectively
Continuous Improvement – Drives efficiency and automation
Business Acumen – Understands impact of AP on cash flow and operations
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.