Job Description

Job Category: Financial Accounting
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Key Responsibilities

• Manage asset and project accounting, including timely capitalization and smooth transition of projects to fixed assets in line with accounting standards.
• Maintain accurate asset lifecycle records and ensure completeness and accuracy of the Fixed Asset Register.
• Prepare and deliver accurate CapEx, depreciation, and asset-related reports.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and ensure timely resolution.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and ensuring audit readiness.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and standardization.
• Perform first-level reviews of asset accounting activities and provide guidance on process and policy interpretation.
• Support and lead finance initiatives aimed at improving day-to-day operations and reducing manual effort.

Key Performance Indicators

• Asset capitalization timeliness and project closure efficiency
• SLA adherence for assigned processes
• Depreciation accuracy and financial reporting quality
• Reconciliation accuracy and timeliness
• Compliance and audit outcomes
• Number and impact of process improvement or automation initiatives implemented

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Reports to: Team Leader / Assistant Manager - FAP
• Direct reports: None
• Key stakeholders include Financial reviewers/approvers, DS COE team, FP&A and Business Support, Global Financial Reporting, Global Technology teams, GFS teams, and statutory and tax auditors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience; professional certifications are an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, preferably in capital or fixed asset accounting.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and their practical application
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with accounting systems such as PeopleSoft and/or Essbase preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Awareness of accounting policies and internal control frameworks
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Other Requirements

• Flexibility to work across multiple shifts as per business requirements and organizational policies.

About Us: At IHG, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected - wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
About the Team:
Who we are
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You'll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there's Room for You at IHG.
Over recent years, we've transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.
We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That's why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance - working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that's why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.
We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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