Chief Accountant - (Pre-Opening) Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur

Negotiable
Experience
3-5 years
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture
yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s
exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You will lead and manage
the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and play a vital role
in maintaining the company's financial stability and health.
As a Chief Accountant, you’re not just ensuring accurate
and timely recording of financial data – you’re spreading the light and warmth
of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every
guest.

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here
and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion
for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting
with Integrity and always doing the right thing.

Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief
that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense
of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on
the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment,
knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires
the following minimum qualifications:

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    University degree and above,
    preferably in Commerce, Accounting & Management or any other Accounting
    qualification.

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">At least 3 years of working experience as General Ledger
    Supervisor or higher in the hospitality industry. 

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    Attention to details, organized
    and good interpersonal skills. 

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making
    skills.

  • Good command
    of both written and spoken English to meet business needs. 

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    Possess system
    skills in OnQ, Agilysisc, Check SCM, and SUN. 

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    Knowledge of OnQ Operations
    Audit.

  • Proficient
    in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, etc. 

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    Thorough knowledge of federal, state
    and local accounting laws and tax laws.

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    Ability to work well under pressure
    and effectively handle multiple concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize
    responsibilities.

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Must possess the ability to analyse large amounts of data /
    information efficiently and accurately.

  • class="ortl-align-justify">

    Ability to learn and perform all
    essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct
    supervision lang="EN-MY" style="font-size: 11pt;">.

At Hilton,
our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities
we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light
and warmth of Hospitality. Acting
with Integrity and always doing the right thing.

Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief
that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense
of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on
the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment,
knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires
the following minimum qualifications:

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    University degree and above,
    preferably in Commerce, Accounting & Management or any other Accounting
    qualification.

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">At least 3 years of working experience as General Ledger
    Supervisor or higher in the hospitality industry. 

  • class="ortl-align-justify">

    Attention to details, organized
    and good interpersonal skills. 

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making
    skills.

  • Good command
    of both written and spoken English to meet business needs. 

  • class="ortl-align-justify">

    Possess system
    skills in OnQ, Agilysisc, Check SCM, and SUN. 

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    Knowledge of OnQ Operations
    Audit.

  • Proficient
    in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, etc. 

  • class="ortl-align-justify">

    Thorough knowledge of federal, state
    and local accounting laws and tax laws.

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    Ability to work well under pressure
    and effectively handle multiple concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize
    responsibilities.

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Must possess the ability to analyse large amounts of data /
    information efficiently and accurately.

  • class="ortl-align-justify">

    Ability to learn and perform all
    essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct
    supervision lang="EN-MY" style="font-size: 11pt;">.

At Hilton,
our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities
we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light
and warmth of Hospitality. Acting
with Integrity and always doing the right thing.

Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief
that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense
of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on
the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment,
knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires
the following minimum qualifications:

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    University degree and above,
    preferably in Commerce, Accounting & Management or any other Accounting
    qualification.

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">At least 3 years of working experience as General Ledger
    Supervisor or higher in the hospitality industry. 

  • class="ortl-align-justify">

    Attention to details, organized
    and good interpersonal skills. 

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making
    skills.

  • Good command
    of both written and spoken English to meet business needs. 

  • class="ortl-align-justify">

    Possess system
    skills in OnQ, Agilysisc, Check SCM, and SUN. 

    class="ortl-align-justify">

    Knowledge of OnQ Operations
    Audit.

  • Proficient
    in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, etc. 

  • class="ortl-align-justify">

    Thorough knowledge of federal, state
    and local accounting laws and tax laws.

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    Ability to work well under pressure
    and effectively handle multiple concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize
    responsibilities.

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Must possess the ability to analyse large amounts of data /
    information efficiently and accurately.

  • class="ortl-align-justify">

    Ability to learn and perform all
    essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct
    supervision lang="EN-MY" style="font-size: 11pt;">.

style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-right: 0cm;
margin-top: 0cm;">What will I be doing? 

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margin-top: 0cm;">As the Chief Accountant, you will be responsible
for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

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Be familiar and adhere with Hilton’s
Standards, policies and procedures.

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Supervise and manage the daily work of the team members under
    your supervision within the Finance department.

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    Assist the supervisor to deal
    with monthly statement and prepare the monthly accounting
    voucher. 

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Ensure all reports are completed correctly and on time
    and prepare monthly financial statements to be distributed. 

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    Prepare weekly bank reconciliation
    and financial statements as required by Hilton and the owner
    company. 

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Review the daily revenue figures, supporting reports
    and vouchers and ensure that Daily and Monthly Revenue and Settlement
    Reconciliation is prepared on a timely basis and all revenue is captured,
    reported and posted accurately.

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Analyze and investigate the cashier's house
    funds. 

  • Assist
    in training Finance department staff. 

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    Maintain strict confidentiality at all
    times of all information related to payroll, bank and financial
    records.

  • Review
    the adjustment and certification of food and beverage cost
    and inventory. 

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Prepare daily and monthly cost reports according
    to operational requirements, organize cost communication meetings,
    and participate in profit and loss meetings when necessary. 

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    Co-ordinate with the F&B Manager
    and Executive Chef on recipe costings and recommended retail prices for food
    and beverage items. 

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Co-ordinate with other operating departments to perform
    costings and recommended selling prices.

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    Co-ordinate monthly stock takes
    of outlets and storerooms as well as operating equipment with concerned
    departments.

  • Prepare monthly
    listing of slow moving and obsolete stock items with recommendations for action,
    ensuring that the received items are within the valid period to minimize
    spoilage.

  • Monitor food
    cost of sales on a regular basis to ensure it’s in line
    with budget. 

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Make regular spot checks and inspections of storerooms,
    receiving area, and all outlets.

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Assist the DOF and Assistant DOF to prepare budget, forecast
    report and monthly report. 

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Be familiar with all accounting policies and procedures
    to ensure they comply with the SOP. 

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    Assume additional accounting
    responsibilities in the absence of the DOF and Assistant DOF. 

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    Ensure timely payment
    of taxes. 

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Ensure that correct work practices and the safety of the work
    area are not compromised to minimize the risk of accidents and employee
    compensation costs. 

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Report and communicate directly to the Assistant Controller
    and Controller all accounting and financial control matters. 

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    Assist, coordinate and communicate
    with other departments on accounting related issues and internal
    control. 

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Ensure the accurate and timely input of data to the general
    ledger system (SUN).

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Ensure that all month end and year end procedures are strictly
    followed, and deadlines are met.

  • style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-right: 0cm;
    margin-top: 0cm;">Handle all requests and inquiries in a timely and efficient
    manner.

  • Maintain
    an adequate and up to date filing system. 

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    Follow up on any discrepancies,
    incomplete work or missing information with the relevant team members /
    departments.

  • Flexible
    in relation to working hours, especially at month and year-end.

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    Assists the Finance Leader in any
    other way deemed necessary for the efficient overall operation of the Finance
    Department.

  • Support
    the Finance Leader to develop best-in-class hotel Finance teams, including
    participation in all relevant Finance development programs.

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    Carry out any additional duties
    and responsibilities as assigned to ensure that the department functions
    smoothly.

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