Specialist Global Financial Governance

You will be responsible for providing full support and assistance to the Governance and Compliance function, which includes audit planning, internal audit, Statutory and Internal audit management, Balance Sheet reconciliation reviews, and any other legislation that may be applicable in the future. Your role will involve significant interaction with regional/hotel, BSC, and IT management, as well as external auditors. Your key accountabilities will include coordinating audits within the timelines set by the Director/Manager, Financial Governance, reviewing the reconciliation of assigned accounts to ensure compliance with IHG Global account reconciliation policy and agreed timelines, conducting research and clearance to resolve reconciling items, identifying potential risks or opportunities in reconciling items and escalating them for further action, assisting in year-end and statutory audits across India BSC, liaising with internal and external auditors, continuously identifying areas of potential risk and proposing plans for review, developing an understanding of the business strategy and hospitality industry, maintaining awareness of best practices, trends, and issues in the industry, developing regional tactical initiatives, and documenting procedures to improve process quality and efficiency. To be successful in this role, you should be a Qualified/Semi-Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, CPA, CMA) or MBA with strong Accounting and process knowledge, with 3-4 plus years of progressive work experience in hotel and/or Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit, and proficiency in multiple disciplines/processes related to the position. You should also have demonstrated knowledge of PeopleSoft or other E.R.P. systems, proficiency in Microsoft Office, understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, IAS/IFRS, effective verbal and written communication skills, and extensive knowledge of audit and control processes in a related environment. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we value True Hospitality for Good on a global scale, and as part of our team, you will work in a culture that supports and inspires you. With a focus on growth and performance, we offer a unique sense of belonging and flexibility through a hybrid working model. We provide a wide range of benefits to support your work-life balance and wellbeing, including room discounts, recharge days, volunteering opportunities, and a commitment to supporting your health, lifestyle, and workplace wellbeing through our myWellbeing framework. If you believe you'd be a great fit for this role, even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to hit the "Apply" button and start your journey with us today.,