Hotel Indigo colleagues are the people at the center of every new story . They make all guests feel welcome in the neighbourhood and at home in the hotel. At Hotel Indigo® we deliver inspired service. Our guest are explorers. A discerning set of individuals who bring their curiosity, uniqueness, and informality to everything they do in life. They are people who approach travel as an opportunity to expand their mind, learn new things, and create memories they can share that last a lifetime.
Hotel Indigo colleagues are warm, personal, and unscripted. They embrace the individuality and diversity of everyone. They enjoy iconic, worldly locations and are drawn to discovering what makes each of them unique. They are inspiring storytellers who inject positivity into their environment. They combine informality and fun with professionalism and sophistication .
Join us as a Assistant Accountant / Accountant in Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong. You’ll have ambition, talent and obviously, some key skills. Because, for this vital role, we’re looking for someone who can:
Perform professional accounting duties to maintain control over expenses, income, assets and liability of the hotel to ensure the security of the assets of the company in a centralized accounting environment. Manage lower level accounting staff.
Positions Supervised:
Finance Executive – General Cashier/Accounts Receivable
Senior Finance Executive - Income Audit, and
Senior Finance Executive -Accounts Payable
Financial Returns
Works with superior in the preparation and management of the department’s budget. Duties include:
Assists in co-ordinating the preparation of the departmental annual budget
Assists in monitoring and controlling departmental cost on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget
Assists in the preparation of the hotel strategic plan, goals program, and Finance Departmental Budget
Performs payroll processing and month end closing of payroll with high accuracy and ensure all monthly and yearly submission to the authority are done on a timely manner
People
Cooperates, coordinates and communicates with other departments in matters concerning accounting related matters and internal control
Works with Superior on manpower planning and management needs
Interacts, as required, with individuals outside the hotel including hotel’s bank, tax auditors and other hotels and IHG corporate offices
Guest Experience
Build and maintain positive relationships with all internal customers and guests in order to exceed their needs
Take action to address these needs in order to exceed their expectations
Responsible Business
Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines
Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly
Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers
Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements
Accountability
Ensure compliance to the IHG policies, procedures and statutory requirement
Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures to improve the work flows in accounts department
Review and correct daily revenue journal
Maintain and ensure proper update of daily transaction to ensure accuracy of information and entries, including food and beverage transfer
Prepare and input journal entry for month end closing
Maintains confidentiality at all times and maintains strict practice of office lock up and security of information.
Provide assistance on analysing monthly financial accounts and provide financial information to Finance Manager
Controls all balance sheet accounts by preparation of monthly account reconciliation and actions accordingly
Prepare monthly bank and inventory reconciliation
Specially 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
Review accounts payable purchase journal and accounts payable/inventory interface
Review travel agency commission payments
Maintain and ensure proper update of contract, License, CAPEX, Fixed Asset Disposal Form etc on timely and accurately
Coordinates with 3rd party data processing company/payroll software company as requested
Maintains relationship with CPF/MOM/Labour Offices to ensure rates of pay are correct and current and maintains current copies of labour/union agreements for all position.
Assists in monthly forecasting and yearly budget input in relation to payroll data
Develops and maintains current payroll processing procedures
Performs payroll processing and month end closing of payroll
Ensure overtime claims are supported by proper approval and authorization
Prepares input for payroll run including hours worked, terminations, adjustments, annual, sick and leaves
Prepares manual payment for termination
Reconciles automatic payroll deductions such as housing loan, superannuation payments, city ledger, etc.
Journalizes payroll summary each month
Examines year-to-date tax calculations
Examines tax returns of the year
Prepares income tax payment to Tax Office
Prepares provident fund and other related payments to CPF Board
Prepares all other payments and submission to local authority on the specific timing
Coordinate and administrate in CSA
Liaison with Owner Office, IRAS, internal, external auditors
Supervises Finance Executive - Accounts Receivable/General Cashier, Senior Finance Executive – Income Audit, Senior Finance Executive-Accounts Payable
Reports directly to and communicates with the Manager of Finance & Business Support on all matters pertaining to accounting and financial controls.
Performs other duties as required
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 Years of related work experience
Able to communicate with and lead colleagues
In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including
Duty Meals
Birthday Off
Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Insurance Coverage
25-50% F&B Discount at restaurants within IHG Hotels
Special Employee Rate at all IHG Hotels worldwide
Room to Grow Opportunities
What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.
And because the Holiday Inn Express brand belongs to the IHG® family of brands, you’ll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful, global hospitality company with over 5000 hotels in over 100 countries around the world.
So whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to Holiday Inn Express and IHG and we’ll make sure you’ll have room to be yourself. Find out more about joining us today by going to careers.ihg.com or click apply.
At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
Hotel Indigo is an upper-upscale boutique brand that captures the true spirit of the neighborhoods our hotels belong to. With over 125 properties worldwide, we look for individuals that can inspire our guests to make unique discoveries. Opening the door to meaningful connections to the diverse people, places, and cultures of the local area.
Making travel inspiring. It’s what we do. Let’s Go Further Together.
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At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.