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

• Assists and provides financial guidance in the formulation and implementation of Strategic Plan, Budget and KPO’s (Goals Program)
• Ensure an up to date cash flow projection is maintained and maximizes cash flow performance of the hotel through controls on inventory, credit and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances
• Ensure excess cash is managed to maximize earning potential
• Prepares outlooks for forthcoming months and forecasts for the remainder of the year
• Prepares monthly position of actual results against budget, analyse results and recommend to Executive Committee measures required to meet budget
• Prepare consolidated quarterly position assessments for the General Manager

PEOPLE

• Communicate with Owners and maintains good relations and attends liaison meetings when required
• Identifies training needs, develops formal training plans and conducts training sessions for accounting and operational staff in coordination with other departments
• Identifies staff with potential for promotion and/or transfer within Accounting operation
• Participates in local recognized professional and industry organizations
• Works with Human Resources on manpower planning and management needs
• Management of work flows of the finance department
• Assist in the maintenance of the fixed asset register on an annual basis
• Together with the IT Manager develop yearly strategic goals for the hotel relating to financial measures
• Work with Head of Departments to perform ad hoc cost benefit analysis on various projects

GUEST EXPERIENCE

• Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure a high level of guest satisfaction
• Audit and oversee the accuracy of all guest billing.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

• Evaluate existing internal control measures that apply to accounting procedures and computer systems as per IHG Policies and Procedures
• Employ adequate internal control procedures to ensure correct authorization for payment procedures
• Obtains appropriate legal counsel regarding the business practices of the hotel and maintains an awareness of local laws, rules and regulations
• Provides safekeeping, including proper storage and access for all contracts, leases and other financial records
• Follows up on all capital expenditures to ensure compliance with original justification and approval
• Participates in local recognized professional and industry organizations
• Recommends and maintains appropriate list of delegation of authority for hotel management
• Conducts monthly inspections and tests to ensure all departments are complying with required procedures
• Performs those duties required by the controls checklist issued by IHG Regional Director of Finance and Business Support / Area V.P. Finance

What we need from you
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. CPA preferred. 4 years in hotel accounting or audit with at least one year in similar supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. Demonstrates 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 communication and 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 Safaru
• 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: EMEAA35254