Specialist Language

Role Purpose

The Language Specialist role is responsible to translate/ interprets/assist with the Language to assist the team and complete the required set of activities as desired from the profile this position is part of. The larger scope of work will be defined as per the requirements of the profile though the main requirement is to provide assistance in regard to the language proficiency.

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
• Responsible for billing the hotel for monthly fee
• 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 3-4 years progressive work-related experience with demonstrated proficiency and understanding in one or more functions related to the position.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrated intermediate level knowledge of PeopleSoft or other enterprise financial systems and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written Japanese & English communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in recognizing and resolving problems or inconsistencies in transactions and systems.
• Ability to influence and negotiate resulting in positive customer payment decisions.

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.

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