Job Description

About us
As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. If you’d like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.
Your day to day
FINANCIAL RETURNS • Review and correct daily revenue journal • Controls all balance sheet accounts by preparation of monthly account reconciliations and actions accordingly • Specifically reviews the accounts payable balance to ensure accuracy and proposes action and follow up to be taken to ensure a clear balance with limited over 90/120 day amounts • Control accommodation advance deposits • Monitor house banks and investments • Analyze and investigate cashiers’ over’s and shorts • Code and input manual cheques • Investigate and input bank statement data • Prepare bank reconciliations such as agency imp rest and replacement reserve • Review accounts payable monthly inventory reconciliations • Review accounts payable purchase journal • Review travel agency commission payments • Maintain replacement reserve cash book • Review and prepare input in the general ledger from various sources • Review food and beverage control reconciliations and journal • Review accounts payable/ inventory interface • Prepare month end journals • Prepare balance sheet record and identify and reconcile all items therein • Audits daily collection of the General Cashiers Summary against the bank in slip • Reconciles revenues on a daily basis via back up page • Audits and reconciles advance payments and ensures payments have been applied • Prepares monthly invoices for other IHG hotels, General Manager, Store and Shop rentals • Prepares all journal vouchers for month-end closing • Prepares monthly Financial Statements for distribution to Department Heads and Executives, as directed by Director of Finance & Business Support • Responsible for month-end back-office computer closing • Approves various city ledger transactions before posting • Prepares asset purchase/disposal report for owners • Approves payment requests, employee advances and petty cash prior to payment • Assists Director of Finance & Business Support in budget preparation and input, forecast reports and monthly reporting to corporate finance PEOPLE • Supervises Finance department in the absence of the Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support • Reports directly to and communicates with the Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support and Director of Finance & Business Support on all matters pertaining to accounting and financial controls • Cooperates, coordinates and communicates with other departments in matters concerning accounting related matters and internal control • Works with Superior on manpower planning and management needs • Interacts, as required, with individuals outside the hotel including hotel’s bank, tax auditors and other hotels and IHG corporate offices GUEST EXPERIENCE • Build and maintain positive relationships with all internal customers and guests in order to exceed their needs • Take action to address these needs in order to exceed their expectations RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS • Assists in implementing and maintaining acceptable accounting practices and procedures as required by IHG policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting practices and as affected by local conditions • Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same • Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures • Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and enforce these in your areas • Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers • Ensure security incidents and accidents are logged, investigated and rectified to prevent future catastrophes
What we need from you
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field, with 3 years’ in hotel accounting or auditing experience or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office. Possesses problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities. Has good writing skills. • Experience in working internationally and cross- culturally in the hospitality industry • Able to quickly and accurately assess the scope of implementation of proposed innovation and keeping in with the current trends and innovation in the industry • Extensive and credible appreciation of brands • Enquiring mind with an understanding of innovation and guest experience and the challenges involved in implementing successful change within the hotel operation • Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills. Able to network and influence peers and senior management with credible and compelling arguments • Must be challenging, diplomatic and able to work across all levels of the organization • A good ‘real world’ sensibility when applying strategic solutions • High level of capability and credibility in influencing colleagues across functions • High degree of personal drive, self starter and able to work independently without regular direct management • Able to apply creative methodologies and thinking to the tasks • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; articulate, persuasive & influential; systematic and timely
What we offer
In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package – including: • 5-days work week • Duty Meal • Uniforms/ Laundry Services • Midnight Transportation • Birthday Off • Complimentary Pass to Singapore Zoo and Night Safari • Monthly Employee Recreational Activity • Learning and Development Opportunities • Medical Benefit • Dental/ Optical/ Health Screening Benefit • Insurance Coverage • 50% F&B discount at Hotel’s selected Restaurant • Special Employee rate at all IHG Hotels worldwide What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow. And because the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand belongs to the IHG® family of brands, you’ll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful, global hospitality company with over 4800 hotels in over 100 countries around the world. So whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand and IHG and we’ll make sure you’ll have room to be yourself. Find out more about joining us today by going to careers.ihg.com
Job Reference: EMEAA34071