Manager - Capital Accounting

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Location: India, Gurgaon

Hotel: Corp India GSC Delivery Centre, 11th Floor, Building No. 10, Tower C, DLF Cyber City, DLF Phase II, 122002

Job number: 155165

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Role Charter – Manager Capital Accounting Job Profile

Job Title	Manager – Capital Accounting
Job Code	702059
Band	6
FLSA (US only)	N/A
Job Family Group	Global Finance Service
Region	Global / IMEA

Last Updated: November 2025

Business Title: Manager – Capital Accounting

Purpose of the Role The role oversees Fixed Asset Processes (FAP), project capitalization, impairment assessments, and ensures alignment with IHG’s global accounting policies and internal controls. The position involves managing a team that delivers timely and accurate financial reporting, analytical insights, and governance over capital projects and lease accounting. Key Accountabilities

Key Focus Areas	Responsibilities / Deliverables	Key Metrics
Process Delivery	• Oversee the Fixed Asset Process (FAP) including asset additions, disposals, impairments, transfers, and depreciation in accordance with IHG policy. • Ensure correct application of IFRS 15 & 16 in all relevant transactions. • Oversee lease accounting entries and data integrity within lease management systems. • Perform periodic reconciliations between subledger and general ledger.	• Accuracy and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual close deliverables. • Compliance with SLAs and internal timelines.
Compliance & Controls	• Ensure compliance with SOX, IFRS, and IHG Global Accounting Policies. • Maintain robust internal control environment, identify and mitigate risk areas. • Coordinate with auditors and manage audit queries and documentation. • Maintain governance around capitalization thresholds and accounting treatment consistency.	• Successful audit outcomes. • Zero high-risk control issues. • Timely closure of audit points.
Reporting & Analytics	• Deliver analysis on capital trends, project performance, and asset utilization. • Partner with COE, FP&A, and FBP teams for accurate management reporting. • Support senior management with insights for capital expenditure and lease commitments.	• Accuracy of reporting packs and dashboards. • Quality of variance analysis and insights.
People & Stakeholder Management	• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team. • Ensure effective resource allocation and workload balance. • Collaborate with global stakeholders across Finance, Technology, and Audit. • Act as escalation point for process and compliance issues.	• Team engagement and retention. • Stakeholder satisfaction. • Delivery against team KPIs.

Organizational Parameters

Direct Supervisor	Senior Manager – Global Accounting & Analytics
Direct Reports	2–3
Indirect Reports	10–18

Key Collaborative Network

Key Shared Accountabilities / Interfaces:
- Financial Reporting, COE, FP&A, and FBP Teams
- Global Technology and Project Delivery Teams
- Tax, SOX, and GIA Teams
- GFS & HFS Teams (India, Europe, APAC, Americas)
- HR, GFG (Compliance), and other Corporate Support Functions

Key External Relationships:
- Statutory and Tax Auditors
- External Service Providers

Required Education, Experience, Technical Skills, and Knowledge

Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
- Professional qualification (CA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred.

Experience:
- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance with significant exposure to Fixed Asset Accounting, IFRS 15 & 16, and Project Accounting.
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing teams in a shared services or global finance environment.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge of Fixed Asset & Lease Accounting principles and processes.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (PeopleSoft, Oracle, or SAP).
- Strong analytical and Excel skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop people.
- Sound knowledge of IHG policies, controls, and governance frameworks.

Decision Rights

Owns	Influences
• End-to-end service delivery of Capital and Lease Accounting processes. • Process quality, efficiency, and compliance with internal controls. • Employee performance, development, and retention. • Month- and year-end close accuracy for capital reporting.	• Process automation and system enhancements (e.g., ARCS, PeopleSoft upgrades). • Policy and control framework improvements. • Strategic decisions related to capital expenditure governance and reporting.

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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