Manager of Finance & Business Support - InterContinental Hayman

About us 

What's the job?

Under the business supervision of the Director of Finance and Business Support and the General Manager, and within the limits of InterContinental Hotels Group policies and procedures and local requirements, is responsible for the supervision of all members of the Accounting Department; Providing functional guidance to Executive Committee and Department Heads; Interacting with owning company, hotel’s legal counsel, insurance companies, auditors,  banks to effectively control the assets of the business and to provide business support.  

*Please note this position is based on Hayman Island.

Your day-to-day: 

• Coordinate and prepare Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet financial statements monthly, to meet reporting timetable
• Supervision of island-based accounts team and maximise effectiveness from offshore Business Service Centre
• Maintain the financial integrity of the Intercontinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef accounts
• Ensure that the P&L and balance sheet are accurate, and the account balances are supported by appropriate documentation
• Ensure compliance with management contract and reporting requirements
• Assist with overseeing all internal, external and regulatory audit processes
• Improve profit growth in all operating departments
• Assist the Director of Finance and Business Support to advise the General Manager and Department Heads er Director of Finance on existing and evolving operating/financial issues
• Assist with creating an annual operating budget for the property, whilst providing analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost savings and productivity opportunities for property managers
• Experienced with statutory compliance including Payroll Tax, FBT, Superannuation etc
• Involved with monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Demonstrate an understanding of cash flow and owner priorities
• Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external
• Ensure you and the team uphold all company policies and procedures

About you

• Ideal candidate will have +5 years’ experience in an International Hotel Environment
• CPA or CA qualified with appropriate accounting degree qualifications
• Must have strong Microsoft Excel skills
• The ideal candidate will have experience with Microsoft Power BI
• Highly focused and dedicated work ethic
• Strong team player
• High Attention to detail
• Can effectively communicate (written & oral) across all levels of the organisation
• Proven ability to adapt to varying situations
• Strong organisational skills, work within deadlines and prioritise effectively 
• Ability to work autonomously, have strong problem solving skills and shows initiative