Finance and Accounting Internship at Moxy Bangkok Hotel Ratchaprasong

Abstract

This cooperative education report summarizes a five-month internship within the Finance and Accounting Department at Moxy Bangkok Hotel Ratchaprasong, a property under Marriott International. The primary goal of this placement was to apply academic knowledge from Siam University to the practical financial operations of the hospitality industry. Core responsibilities included monitoring daily revenue, managing accounts payable and receivable, verifying invoices, and reconciling cash reports. These tasks were performed using professional industry platforms such as Opera PMS, Micros POS, and PeopleSoft. Through this experience, the author developed essential skills in financial analysis, tax handling, and cross-departmental communication. The report also includes a study on the challenges business students face when starting roles in hotel finance. Through observations and interviews, the study identified difficulties such as limited experience with industry software and a lack of familiarity with Thai taxation processes. These gaps often lead to lower confidence and longer training periods for new interns. To address these issues, the report suggests that universities and hotels should collaborate more closely to provide targeted training and standardized onboarding materials. Ultimately, this internship provided significant professional growth and offers a useful guide for aligning academic programs with current industry expectations.

Keywords: Hospitality Finance, Accounting Practices, Internship Readiness

Dr. ML Duminda Jayaranjan, บธ.บ. (ธุรกิจระหว่างประเทศ) – B.B.A. (International Business), วิทยาลัยนานาชาติ (International College), หลักสูตรบริหารธุรกิจบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาธุรกิจระหว่างประเทศ (หลักสูตรนานาชาติ) – Bachelor of Business Administration Program in International Business (International Program), 3/2567 (2024)