IHCL and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the iconic brand for the most discerning travellers, and ranked as ‘World’s Strongest Hotel Brand’ and ‘India’s Strongest Brand’ across sectors as per Brand Finance Hotels 50 and India 100 reports 2024 respectively; Sele Qtions , a named collection of handpicked, storied hotels; Vivanta, a chain of contemporary upscale hotels that celebrate joie de vivre; Ginger , a brand that is revolutionizing the lean-luxe segment, and amã Stays & Trails , a charming portfolio of private bungalows and villas set in picturesque locales. Along with our varied and latest offerings like Gateway, The Claridges Collection, Tree of Life, The Clarks Hotels and Resorts and Taj SATs , IHCL has evolved from a Branded House to a House of Brands , offering a diverse portfolio across luxury, upscale, lean luxe, and homestay segments.
Location: New-Delhi
Reporting To: Head Finance – New Businesses
Function: Finance
Sub‑Function: Accounts
Team Size
Direct reportees: 3–5
Cluster / Hub finance reportees: 5–10
Job Objective
Handle the finance function for Ideal Ice Limited , covering accounting, taxation, accounts payable & receivable, statutory audits, treasury, owner management, as well as legal and secretarial matters.
Areas of Responsibility
Finance and Accounting
Taxation (GST, TDS)
Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR)
Corporate Accounts
Statutory and Internal Audits
Stakeholder Management
Hub Hotel Engagement
Owner / Partner Handling
MIS and FP&A
Budgeting – Opex & Capex
Cash Flow Management and Treasury
Insurance
Balance Sheet Strength and Controls
Essential Job Tasks
Review of 200+ bungalow P&Ls as well as Ideal Ice Limited’s P&L, balance sheet and cash flows
Leadership communications to enable decision making and resolve any possible challenges
Drive technological interventions to streamline processes and enhance governance
Be the interface with owners and partners for all financial matters, including management fee receivables and working capital discussions
Act as the custodian of business performance and profitability – for both owners and IHCL
Interface with IHCL hub hotels to ensure highest levels of controls, governance and agility to enable performance for each bungalow owner
Ensure cost control at company and bungalow level while achieving desired margins
Ensure financial prudence and statutory compliance
Interaction with statutory and internal auditors
Ideal Ice book keeping, rolling MIS and concurrent audit
MIS reporting to Corporate and other management requirements
Manage Document Management System for owner-related data and MIS
Key Interfaces
Internal
Hub Unit Finance & AMA Operations
Sales & Marketing
Reservations
Team
IHCL Corporate Finance
External
Owners / Partners
Consultants
Regulatory and statutory authorities
Required Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications: CA, MBA
Experience: Minimum 10–15 years post-graduation
Preferably in hospitality, real estate or travel sectors
Eligible internal IHCL candidates may also apply
Language Requirements
Multilingual preferred
Excellent written and verbal English communication is mandatory
Desired Competency Profile
Behavioural Competencies
Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and documentation skills
Willingness to travel to property locations for reviews, audits and inspections
Agile and nimble mindset with the ability to unlearn and learn
Positive attitude and energy with flexibility to respond quickly to owners and their teams
Transparent and smooth communication across stakeholders
Functional / Technical Competencies
Strong understanding of local regulations, hospitality laws and licensing processes
Experience managing external audits and working with regulatory authorities
Strong accounting and technical knowledge
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