Chief Accountant - InterContinental… at InterContinent… · Grenada

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.

About InterContinental Grenada:

Opening Q4 2026, this stunning resort will offer 120 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, complemented by a collection of exceptional restaurants and bars, a world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a striking pool and Beach Club. With panoramic views overlooking La Sagesse Bay, this resort will offer expansive indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, seamlessly combining sophisticated luxury with the island’s stunning natural beauty.

Location: Grenada. This position is not eligible for remote work.

JOB OVERVIEW:

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Dir Area Finance, Dir Finance and/or Assistant Dir Finance with preparation of the Budget, Strategic Plan, and Goals program.

• Perform or assist in the performance of month-end closing. Input and reconcile all income for closing. Prepare reports, verify Trial Balance, and run Financial Statements for management review.

• Manage daily accounting activities for completion, including day-to-day operations and assignments of Accounting staff. Plan and organize work, communicate goals, and schedule/assign work to ensure all accounting standards are maintained. Alert management of potentially serious issues.

• Input General Ledger entries and journal vouchers as required. Ensure all daily transactions are posted and updated in a timely manner and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Maintain control over bookkeeping functions for the hotel to include preparation and review of information posted to subsidiary ledgers as needed.

• Prepare tax reconciliations, payments, reports and investigation as needed. Maintain necessary records and back up documents required to balance taxes. Complete monthly, quarterly and annual tax filing as required by the state, city and federal agency.

• Perform or assist in performing balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.

• Participate in the taking of inventories and verification of extensions on a monthly basis. Conduct monthly credit meetings and other monthly meetings and distribute minutes as needed.

• Review and verify accounts payable input and output, accounts receivable posting and billing, and maintain the daily income report, ensuring all necessary schedules are completed in a timely manner. Manage other AP and AR-related duties such as controlling accommodation advance deposits; preparing monthly invoices for other IHG hotels, General Manager, Retail Outlets; monitoring house banks/investments; analyzing/investigating cashiers’ overs and shorts, etc.

• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports in accordance with reporting calendars, ensuring that all reports are submitted on a timely basis.

• Perform financial and statistical analysis, forecasting, and complete special projects as needed.

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Catering, Sales, Reservations, Accounting, and Front Office.

• Audit payroll

• Supervise the Accounting department in the absence of the Assistant Director of Finance & Accounting

• Interact with outside contacts:

  • Guests – to resolve billing disputes and answer questions; to provide service to accounts
  • Regulatory agencies – to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and contractual agreements as needed; to coordinate external audits
  • HMG Accounting staff and Dir Regional Hotel Finance – to obtain or provide information

• May ensure all subordinate staff or other accounting clerical staff members are properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.

• May perform additional accounting functions such as reconciling gratuities for payroll, maintaining contract logs, auditing or approving payments to vendors or agencies, reviewing the work of Income Auditors, and filling in for Dir Hotel Finance or Assistant Dir Hotel Finance as needed in their absence.

• May assist with other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

This job performs a full range of professional accounting duties for a full service hotel or a cluster of hotels. Supervises a staff of accounting clerical, professional or paraprofessional positions, and reviews the work of other accounting positions for accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Some College plus 2+ years hotel accounting or auditing experience including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Must speak fluent English.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Communicating with other people

Other:

• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.
• Must be able to devise, prepare and maintain spreadsheets using various software systems, and must have knowledge of computerized financial reporting systems and programs.

May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

What We Offer

We'll reward all your hard work with great pay and benefits - in addition to career development, employee room discounts and great work culture. Join us and you'll become part of the global IHG family - and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

About InterContinental Hotels & Resorts:

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, and we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand, and to be part of the brand, you will have a thirst for travel, a passion for culture, and an appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance by always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG Hotels & Resorts gives every team member what they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment.