Chief Accountant

Welcome to the IHG Luxury & Lifestyle Hotel family. All our colleagues are valued, and their wellbeing matters to us. We provide the support our colleagues need to succeed and recognize them for their hard work. Our diverse global community values different perspectives and cultures. Our mission is to be the best organization so regardless of position we look for individuals to join our family who are passionate about providing genuine heartfelt care to our guests, colleagues, owners and communities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities – (Key Activities of the role) • Review and correct daily revenue journal • Controls all balance sheet accounts by preparation of monthly account reconciliations and actions accordingly • Monitor house banks and investments • Analyze and investigate cashiers’ overs 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 ledge 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 • Audit payroll and payment. • Prepares monthly Financial Statements for distribution to Department Heads and Executives, as directed by Finance Manager • 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 Manager of Finance and Assistant in budget preparation and input, forecast reports and monthly reporting to corporate finance • Supervises Accounts department in the absence of the Assistant Finance Manager • Reports directly to and communicates with the Assistant Manager of Finance and Finance Manager 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 • Interacts, as required, with individuals outside the hotel including hotel’s bank, tax auditors and other hotels and IHG corporate offices