General Accounting Manager

The role manages the functions of a team providing accounting support and managing the books of accounts for a group of owned / managed hotels including month end close, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Cash flows, Reporting and Audit support. The role oversight, direct and supervise all day-to-day operations of the team and ensures the execution of all deliverables per SLA. This position will be required to drive various accounting, reporting, MIS, continuous process improvement initiatives undertaken from time to time; the job/ role may undergo a change to align with various initiatives / projects. The role will require managing various audits, process change initiatives, automation, transitions etc Job also requires interaction across functions within and outside India Service Center. Ensure that the integrity of all work and interaction with customers is managed with full accuracy and as per agreed SLA and in accordance with IHG policy and procedures and compliant with Sarbanes Oxley legislations. Key Accountabilities Functional Roles: -Direct and Oversee the accounting of Centralized Managed Properties across various regions. -Responsible for review of team operations and ensure the financials of a group of owned / managed hotels arefinalized with full accuracy including Journal preparation / upload, GL Review, P&L Analysis, Trend Analysis,Month end close, Cash Flows, Owner’s Reporting etc. as per agreed SLA. -Ensure Hotel Balance Sheet Reconciliations are accurate and presentable to Hotel owners and Auditors on amonthly basis for review per agreed timetable. -Ensure continuous process improvements in existing and new processes. -Data conversion of new hotels as required -Define, implement and monitor standards and policies to ensure adherence to GAAP, IFRS, agreed globalprocedures, hotels and regional business requirements, statutory governmental regulations, internal / externalaudits and SOX requirements to minimize liability and risk. -Direct process to ensure proper controls are in place for the team and direct efforts to ensure team productivityis measured, scored and communicated according to standards. Oversee resolution of discrepancies andadvanced systems issues. -Regular interaction with various teams across functions and manage relationship with Business teams, hotelsand other stakeholders. -Demonstrate expertise in the investigation, analysis and resolution of any process specific issues. -Maintain appropriate records suitable for research and internal/external audit to ensure seamless and surprisefree audits. New Transitions: -Capable of interacting and representing the team with counterparts. -Identify training needs, supervise the functioning of the team, maintain the process and suggest further process improvements. -To design the SLA for new processes and ensure its compliance on a regular basis. -Ensure Stabilization of new process as per the agreed timeline. Manpower Management -Manage team’s performance, One-o-One, Cross trainings, Succession planning, Skill development etc. -To handle and work out manpower requirement for the entire team in such a manner that it delivers the bestperformance at best possible cost -To ensure that every member of the team is assessed, nurtured and trained in such a manner that ensureshis/her growth in IHG -Problem solving ability, Excellent People Management skill, Soft communication skills and ConflictManagement. -Coach and develop team members: hire, fire, assess, discipline, document performance, and recommendsalary and classification changes. Other Attributes: -Review process level key activities, MIS reports, drive improvement initiatives, automation and efficiency to deliver the same on a timely basis. -Collaborative approach within/outside teams Required Education, Experience, Technical Skills and Knowledge Education: B.com/M.com CA/CWA/CFA/USCMA/MBA (F)/Semi-Qualified in any professional degree Experience: -8 years progressive work-related experience in accounting and finance with demonstrated proficiency in multiple disciplines/processes related to the position as well as 3-5 years managing people -Experience of working in hotel is preferable Technical Skills and Knowledge: -Demonstrated experience in resource management (e.g. shift and capacity planning), team performancemanagement, recruitment and training -Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of PeopleSoft or other enterprise financial systems and MicrosoftOffice -Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices as well as IFRSguidelines -Demonstrated project management experience in organizing, planning and executing small to mid-scaleprojects -Demonstrated experience in leading, motivating and developing people -Ability to competently liaise and articulate with fellow and higher levels of management, demonstrated effectiveverbal and written communication skills -Experience in working alongside a global team -Demonstrated proficiency in recognizing and resolving problems or inconsistencies in transactions and systems

Location: in, IN

Posted Date: 4/30/2025