The Analyst
for Hotel Accounting will assume responsibility for coordinating and delivering
the day-to-day processes that will ensure smooth running of the Hotel Accounting
function within Hilton’s UK Centre of Excellence. Working with the Hotel
Accounting Manager, supporting the delivery of the function strategy and goals
surrounding the processes involved in the delivery of accurate and timely
reporting for c.40+ hotels
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be doing?
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Under the guidance of the Hotel
Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of Hotel Accounting
processes to agreed timetable and Service Level Agreement. The Senior Analyst
will ensure Hilton’s Centre of Excellence offers a seamless, efficient
and customer focused experience which focuses on output without compromising
the quality of service. The ability to recognise how to maximise process
efficiency and effectiveness is considered essential. You will work
with the team to support the delivery of change programmes, which will involve
maximising the benefits available to a best-in-class
service.
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style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">You will participate and play a part in engendering a sense
of empowerment in the pursuit of first-class service, supporting the delivery
of Hotel Accounting strategies and the team activities on a day-to-day basis;
this will require a meticulous attention to detail, the ability to understand
and interpret business metrics within the Hotel Accounting arena and make
recommendations where appropriate.
They will also support the review of Hotel Accounting Service Level Agreements
(SLA’s), assisting with the refinement and ongoing monitoring to ensure
that agreed service delivery metrics are met or exceeded.
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style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Key to the success of the role will be the ability to communicate
and influence at various levels, both internally and with external stakeholders.
Experience in participating in projects and the ability to simultaneously manage
multiple tasks and deliver to tight deadlines are considered essential elements
of this role.
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style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">As well as being an important and more experienced member of the Hotel
Accounting team, during key periods throughout the year, you will be heavily
involved in the audit programmes for our managed properties. You will
be required to liaise with multiple external auditors, often in the ‘Big 4’
on their requirements, organise and collate responses across the CoE
and feedback all items per the audit deadlines. Where issues arise, you
will seek guidance from the Hotel Accounting Manager and Senior Manager
to ensure no reputational risks for Hilton or the CoE.
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style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Essential Functions:
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Organising Activities
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Following direction and guidance from management, carry out and co-ordinate all
required Hotel Accounting related tasks. Completing in a timely and efficient
manner whilst working toward the successful achievement of goals
and KPIs
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solutions to Management and implement, upon agreement
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• Demonstrate
a strong understanding of the end-to-end processes in all areas of Hotel
Accounting responsibility, supporting the confident delivery of solutions
and responses to questions and queries
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Support the Set up and attends team meetings / huddles, etc. pertinent to work
assignments and other business-related activities
as required
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delivery of all Hotel Accounting activities
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• Support
the delivery of relevant metrics to support the team activities and drive
improvement across the business• Input to the production
of relevant and timely Management Information
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• Participate
in the provision of guidance and support to the business on operating best
practice
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(outsourcing provider, auditors, valuation specialists, financial printer,
software vendors) to ensure all necessary information is compiled, reviewed,
and approved
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processes and implement actions to streamline the processes and maximize
efficiency
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queries and escalated items, ensuring the required processes and timelines
are maintained
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guidelines and deadlines.
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Administrative
Activities
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such as financial statement variance reviews, issues arising throughout
the closing and post-close period, balance sheet reconciliations and workpaper
reviews
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on identified variances, preparing a summary report of the balancing
outcomes
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guidance to other team members
• Serve as Hotel Accounting liaison
for hotels and other corporate functions in relation to all Hotel Accounting
activities
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ensuring all accounting is accurately and timely recorded
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• Support
Manager with 3rd party providers to implement system / process changes
as required with a continuous monitoring process in place to track any changes
to system parameters
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resolving reconciling items on a timely basis in line with policy and ensuring
any ageing is appropriately explained.
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• Complete
tasks in compliance with required SOX controls, with peer reviews in place
to test controls within the team.
Highlight to Manager any potential issues in advance with recommendations
for changes to controls where required
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• Researches
and responds to information requests from stakeholders
and management
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• Collaborates
with manager to establish specific goals and plans to prioritize, organise,
and accomplish project/department goals
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style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">What are we looking for?
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style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">• Ability to work with limited supervision, using own initiative
with ‘can-do’ approach, thriving under pressure in a fast-paced environment,
being able to handle multiple demands and appropriately prioritise
responsibilities
style="font-size: 11pt;">• Solid understanding of accounting principles
and GAAP
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and reconciliations
style="font-size: 11pt;">• Ability to use multiple systems and understand how
they link together, to provide training to other team members
and recommendations to management
• Ability to exercise sound
judgment, critical thinking, quantitative & qualitative analytical skills,
and decision-making skills to consider the relative costs and benefits
of potential actions and to provide recommendations for optimal
solutions
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relationships with co-workers, managers and clients with well-developed written
and verbal communication and comprehension skills
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• Good
knowledge of finance modules of an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle,
PeopleSoft
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actions
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skills.
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Qualifications
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experience in accounting
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or equivalent
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or intending to start Qualification process.
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* Some
domestic/international travel may be required
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style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Preferred Qualifications
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Intermediate/final stages of recognised accounting body Accounting Certificate/
Qualification
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with Internal/External auditors
