Financial Accountant

We want to welcome you to a world of bringing True Hospitality to everyone. When you join us at IHG®, you become part of our global family. A welcoming culture of warmth, honesty and a passion for providing True Hospitality. We pride ourselves on letting your personality and passions shine, recognizing the individual contribution you make and supporting your ambition to learn and create your own career path. In making a difference to our guests and owners, colleagues and communities, every day is a chance to create great and unique experiences, in your own way. With over 370,000 colleagues in nearly 100 countries sharing our values, there are countless opportunities at your fingertips. We’re growing; grow with us. Conveniently located in the heart of one of Doha's key business districts, close to major banks, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Doha – The Business Park is just a 15-minute drive by car or complimentary shuttle from Doha's Hamad International Airport and near such attractions as Museum of Islamic Arts and Souk Waqif. Our 378 stylish guestrooms and suites at Crowne Plaza and 307 well-appointed guestrooms at Holiday Inn are all equipped with modern amenities designed for comfort and high-speed wireless internet access to stay connected.

Your day-to-day:

• 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
• Analyse and investigate cashiers’ over and shorts
• Code and input manual cheques
• Investigate and input bank statement data
• Prepare bank reconciliations such as agency impress 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
• Audit payroll
• 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 Assistant Finance and Business Support 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 Finance and Business Support Director and Assistant Finance and Business Support Manager in budget preparation and input, forecast reports and monthly reporting to corporate finance
• Supervises Accounts department in the absence of the Assistant Finance and Business Support Manager
• Reports directly to and communicates with the Finance and Business Support Director and Assistant Finance and Business Support 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 ICHG corporate offices
• Works with Superior and Human Resource Manager to ensure the departmental performance of colleagues is productive.

What we need from you:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Accounting Manager in a similar capacity in a hotel
• Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology
• Excellent communication skills within the organization. Proactive communicator
• High managerial skills to meet and focus on deadlines, planning, results-driven, and flexible.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office mainly excel

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

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 regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG gives every member of the team  the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing