Intercontinental Hotels Group - Team Lead - General Ledger

Role Purpose

Handling the team of Reconciliation Analyst and Specialist and ensure all reconciliation are prepared with in stipulated timeline and as per IHG guidelines. Ensure that the integrity of all work and interactions with customers are completed in accordance with IHG policy and procedures and compliant with Sarbanes Oxley legislation. Mentoring and coaching of Analyst, Senior Analyst and Specialists. Providing them operational support as and when required.

Key Accountabilities

- Completion of Bank Reconciliation as per the agreed timelines and accuracy

- Coordinating with Group Treasury, preparation of Cash flow, accurate processing or Wire payments

- Oversees the month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate completion.

- To give value to the organization in terms of better utilization of manpower/better quality of output.

- Takes logical decision quickly, change priority to meet expectation & always accommodate to new responsibility. Ready to take proactive action when required

- Assessing training needs for team & organizing the same and ensuring all members are cross trained & Back-up plan is in place.

- Responsible for coordinating & providing the entire infrastructure related requirements for the team including IT accesses.

Key Skills & Experiences

Education & Experience

- CA/CWA/MBA (F)/B.com or M. Com/CA(I)/CWA (I) Experience of GL Accounting, R2R Process, Month end closing, General Ledger accounting.

- 1+ years of team handling experience (Mandatory).

- CA/CWA/MBA (F) with 5 years of experience or M. Com/CA(I)/CWA (I) with experience of Finance & Accounting

Technical Skills and Knowledge

- Accounting Knowledge: Good Knowledge of Accounting Principles and concepts and the ability to apply them to the company's Accounting practices.

- System Knowledge: Good knowledge of the relevant IHG systems like People soft, Essbase etc.

Other Skills

- Communication - Possess good communication skills.

- Flexibility - Flexible to work in multiple shifts.

- Ability to work in cross functional teams.