Duties and responsibilities
Financial returns:
- Assists in providing financial guidance in the formulation and implementation of Strategic Plan, Budget and KPO’s (Goals Program)
- Assists in implementing and reviewing financial controls and policies
- Assists in the analysis of financial and management reports
- Assists in the design of internal reporting systems required by the department and hotel
- Assists in the evaluation of existing internal control measures that apply to accounting procedures and computer systems as per IHG Policies and Procedures
- Employs adequate internal control procedures to ensure correct authorization for payment procedures
- Conducts monthly inspections and tests to ensure all departments are complying with required procedures
- Performs those duties required by the controls checklist issued by Director of Finance
- Implements and maintains acceptable accounting practices and procedures as required by InterContinental Hotels Group Policy, generally accepted accounting practices, and as affected by local conditions
- Assists in ensuring all accounts are reconciled on monthly basis, review and approve those reconciliation’s
- Assists in ensuring payments are made to IHG (All Fees and billings) as fast as possible
- Assist in the maintenance of the fixed asset register on an annual basis
- Works with Head of Departments to perform ad hoc cost benefit analysis on various projects
- Maintains up to-date account analysis and reconciliations
- Assists in maintaining accurate and timely financial and operating information and ensure corporate deadlines are met
- Assist in follow-up on all capital expenditures to ensure compliance with original justification and approval
- Assists in implementing and maintaining acceptable accounting practices and procedures as required by IHG policy and procedures, generally accepted accounting practices, and as effected by local conditions
- Assists in control of inventory, credit, and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances
People:
- Works with Superior on manpower planning and management needs
- Identifies training needs, develops formal training plans and conducts training sessions for accounting and operational staff in coordination with other departments
- Assists in the management of internal and external audits when they occur
- Participates in local recognized professional and industry organizations
Guest experience:
- Interacts, as required, with individuals outside the hotel including, hotel’s legal counsel, insurance companies, tax consultants, auditors, commercial banks and government banks
- Provides administrative support to Management with reference to policy enforcement, business advice and operational assistance
Responsible business:
- Assists with the management of work flows of the Finance Department
- Assists in the review of operating equipment stores to avoid unnecessary/excessive purchases and to eliminate (or at least be aware) of obsolete slow moving items
- Maintains professional and technical competence
- Assists in enforcing, documenting and establishing adequate controls for all revenues and expenses and protection of assets
Accountability
This is the top Accounting job in a large full service, luxury, or resort hotel. Typically supervises clerical accounting employees in a full range of functions such as Accounts Payable, Chief Accounts, Purchasing, Income Auditor, Payroll, and General Cashier. Qualifications is Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Experience 3 years in hotel accounting or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
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