University Intern-AP / Rooms

Role summary

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This university internship supports Accounts Payable and Rooms-related hotel operations. Typical responsibilities may include checking invoices, recording and organizing financial documents, assisting with payment processing, supporting reconciliations, and coordinating with Rooms Division and other departments. Candidates should be current university students studying accounting, finance, hospitality, or a related subject, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong attention to detail. Good English communication, a professional attitude, confidentiality, reliability, and willingness to learn in a busy hotel environment are expected. Previous hotel or finance experience is helpful but usually not essential. The intern should be organized, accurate, service-minded, and able to work effectively with colleagues and follow Marriott standards and procedures.

About the employer

The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok is a luxury Marriott International hotel located on Sukhumvit Road, close to Asok and Bangkok’s major business, shopping, and transport areas. It operates under the Westin brand, which focuses on guest wellbeing through wellness-oriented facilities, healthy dining, comfortable accommodation, and services designed to help travelers maintain their routines. The hotel serves business travelers, leisure guests, groups, and events, and includes rooms and suites, restaurants, meeting facilities, fitness and wellness amenities, and professional hotel departments such as Finance, Rooms, Food and Beverage, and Human Resources. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad global portfolio of hotel brands. An internship at this property can provide practical exposure to international hotel standards, financial administration, cross-department teamwork, and Bangkok’s fast-paced hospitality industry.

Working in Thailand

Thailand offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, finance, wellness, diving, and guest services, especially in Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, and Pattaya. Bangkok is not an island, but it is the country’s main business and hospitality hub; popular island destinations include Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Chang, and Koh Tao. Thai culture values politeness, respect for elders, modest dress at temples, and the customary wai greeting. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed beach communities, with generally affordable food and transport, although resort areas can be expensive. Foreign interns normally need an appropriate Non-Immigrant visa, work authorization, and supporting documents arranged with the employer or university; requirements can change. Confirm eligibility with Marriott, the Thai embassy, and local authorities before traveling. Housing, insurance, transport, and emergency funds should be planned in advance.