Assistant Credit Manager

Role summary

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The Assistant Credit Manager supports the hotel’s credit-control and accounts-receivable functions. Typical responsibilities include reviewing guest and company credit applications, monitoring outstanding balances, following up on overdue accounts, reconciling ledgers, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with Marriott and hotel financial procedures. Candidates generally need a diploma or degree in accounting, finance, hospitality, or a related field, together with relevant hotel or credit-control experience. Familiarity with accounting systems, Excel, billing procedures, and collections is expected. Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, communication skills, discretion, and the ability to work with departments and corporate clients are important. The successful candidate should be organized, professional, service-minded, and capable of meeting deadlines while protecting the hotel’s financial interests.

About the employer

Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel is part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many countries. Sheraton is a globally recognized full-service brand designed around business travel, meetings, social events, dining, and comfortable stays. Located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, the hotel serves corporate travelers, local guests, groups, and event customers, benefiting from access to Kuala Lumpur’s commercial districts and transport links. Marriott properties typically emphasize professional guest service, operational standards, ethical conduct, teamwork, and structured career development. Employees may work across hotel operations, finance, food and beverage, rooms, sales, engineering, and guest services. Compensation and benefits vary by role and local employment terms, but hospitality experience with an international brand can provide valuable exposure to established systems, multicultural teams, and future opportunities within Marriott’s global network.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers opportunities in hospitality, tourism, finance, technology, retail, education, healthcare, and manufacturing. Petaling Jaya is an urban business hub beside Kuala Lumpur, with extensive dining, shopping, public transport, and a diverse expatriate community. For island living, Penang combines heritage architecture, beaches, excellent food, and a growing services economy, while Langkawi is more relaxed and tourism-focused. Malaysian culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences; English is widely used in business and hotels, alongside Bahasa Malaysia. Living costs are generally moderate, though Kuala Lumpur and Penang can be expensive in central areas. Foreign workers normally require employer sponsorship and an appropriate Employment Pass, with approval depending on salary, qualifications, and immigration rules. Before relocating, confirm contract benefits, accommodation, medical coverage, tax obligations, and visa support. Malaysia’s tropical climate is warm and humid year-round, with regional monsoon seasons.