Specialist GL

InterContinental 62s Group plc; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental 62s Group plc is seeking a skilled accounting professional to manage the books for a portfolio of owned and managed hotels. The role covers month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flows, and owner reporting, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery per SLA.

You will interact across functions, coordinate with auditors, and drive process improvements including automation. A 3–4 year accounting/audit background and strong English communication are required;

Qualifications

• B.com/M.com CA/CWA/CFA/MBA (F)/Semi-Qualified in any professional degree.
• 3-4 years progressive accounting and/or audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage financials of a group of owned/managed hotels with journal prep, GL review, P&L analysis, month-end close.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations with backup and follow up to resolve open items.
• Post accruals/provisions/reclassifications and monthly amortization of prepaid expenses.
• Review and suggest system allocations and validation.
• Interact with multiple teams and coordinate with auditors to support audits.
• Support transition and BAU for new processes and drive efficiency through MIS improvements.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on investigations and issue resolution.
• Analyze system reports to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Audit background

English communication

Education

B.com/M.com CA/CWA/CFA/MBA (F)/Semi-Qualified in any professional degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Role Purpose

The role provides accounting support and manages 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 Job includes executing all deliverables per SLA & other related tasks on day to day basis. This position will be required to support/ drive various accounting, reporting, MIS and 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 all queries related to various audits, process change initiatives, automation, etc... Job also requires interaction across functions within and outside India Service Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage financials of a group of owned / managed hotels 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.
• Prepare and Review Balance Sheet Reconciliations with proper backup and follow up to resolve all open items in a timely manner.
• Prepare, Review and ensure all accruals / provisions, reclassifications, true-ups are posted in respective period along with monthly amortization of prepaid expenses.
• Review and suggest creation of System Allocations and validation.
• Independently handle / resolve process related issues and manage multi-tasking.
• Regular interaction with various teams across functions, Business teams, hotels and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Auditors and provide full support in managing all queries related to various audits on time to time basis.
• Manage and stabilize transition of new processes and ensure BAU as per agreed timelines.
• Help / Support the Team Leader or Manager in reviewing various MIS Reports,process level key activities, improvement initiatives, automation and drive efficiency to deliver the same on a timely basis.
• Need to work in coordination with TL/AM to suggest or look at training needs of other new and junior team members. Provide guidance & coach new members in investigation, analysis and resolution of process specific issues.
• Analyze system reports to ensure accuracy, research and resolve problems; ensure the integrity of assigned system and data.
• Prepare and compile various reports as required for special studies and projects and leads on managing such initiatives / projects.
• Ensure that Accurate & correct statement, reports & data is provided to internal & external customers within time lines assigned.
• Backup plan during leaves and assisting other members during the leaves – Ensuring all reports, queries are addressed as per timelines

Key Skills & Experiences

Education – B.com/M.com CA/CWA/CFA/MBA (F)/Semi-Qualified in any professional degree

Experience – A minimum of 3-4 years progressive work-related experience with strong accounting and / or audit background.

Technical skills and Knowledge –

• Demonstrated intermediate level knowledge of PeopleSoft or other enterprise financial systems and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated Presentation skills for various level audience (peers, managers, other departments, business teams).
• Ability to assess, prioritize and meet timelines as necessary for various projects including, transitions, audits, continuous process improvement and industry standards. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in recognizing and resolving problems or inconsistencies in transactions and systems.
• Demonstrated strong Accounting knowledge.