Position Statement:
The Interim Senior Analyst
for Revenue Accounting will assume responsibility for coordinating
and delivering the day-to-day processes that will ensure smooth running of
the Revenue Accounting function within Hilton’s UK Centre of Excellence,
in particular our credit card accounting. Working with the Credit Card
Team Leader Revenue Accounting supporting the delivery of the function strategy
and goals surrounding the processes involved in the delivery of accurate
and timely reporting for c.45+ hotels
Position
Summary:
Under the guidance of the Credit Card Team Leader
Revenue Accounting, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery
of Revenue Accounting processes to agreed timetables and Service Level
Agreements. The Senior Analyst will ensure Hilton’s Centre of Excellence
offers a seamless, efficient and customer focused experience, maximizing output
without compromising the quality of service. The ability to maximise
process efficiency and effectiveness is considered essential.
The post
holder will use their analytical skills to work through high volumes of credit
card transactional data, identifying items for review and correction whilst
working to tight daily deadlines: this will require a meticulous attention
to detail, the ability to understand and interpret a high volume of data
and make recommendations where appropriate.
In addition, all tasks should be approached with a continuous improvement
philosophy. The post holder is expected to identify improvements and support
process changes as we seek opportunities to drive efficiencies and global
standardization.
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, the ability
to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and support the team to deliver to tight
deadlines are considered essential elements of
this role.
Role Activities
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Following direction and guidance
from management, carry out and co-ordinate all required tasks demonstrating
a strong understanding of the end-to-end processComplete financial
tasks such as daily credit card balancing, posting adjustments in OA, journals
to Navision and Balance Sheet Reconciliations, taking ownership for resolving
any reconciling itemsProactive management of excel templates ensuring
strong controls in place to validate completeness & accuracy of formula
to maintain integrity of large volumes of dataReview high volumes
of data using advanced excel models and automated matching systems, using
judgement to gain confidence that the results are reasonable and accurately
flagging differences.Assist the management team in driving
the successful implementation of project initiativesSupport
the management team in evaluating the effectiveness of current processes
and implementing actions to streamline the processes and maximise
efficiencyDocument and maintain standard operating procedures, ensuring
end to end process is clearly documentedMonitor and manage own progress
towards delivery of tasks and resolve open items; taking corrective action
to ensure team goals and own objectives metParticipate in the provision
of guidance and support to the business of best practiceHighlight
queries to Hotels taking ownership for resolution, or escalation where
requiredCollaboration & relationship building with Hotel teams,
including Front Office teams to discuss any posting / process issues whilst
demonstrating ownership & knowledge of the subjectStrong knowledge
of company policies and associated controls ensuring tasks are completed in line
with policy and any concerns are raised to ManagementPreparation &
issuance of timely reports to Hotels, demonstrating ownership &
understanding of data delivered, following the process through
to completionPerform other duties as assigned for the continued success
of department and to meet changing business
needs
Supportive Functions:
In
addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may
be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions,
with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined
by management based upon the particular requirements of the company.
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Support the Centre of Excellence
in delivering business objectives successfullyProactively engage in any
other tasks as assigned by the Centre of Excellence
Management
Qualifications -
Internal
Specific Job Knowledge, Skill
and Ability
The individual must possess the following knowledge,
skills and abilities and be able to perform the essential functions of the job,
with or without reasonable accommodation.
Required:
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Ability to work with limited supervision,
using own initiative with ‘can-do’ approach, thriving under pressure in
a fast-paced environmentStrong coaching skills to support relationships
with co-workers with proven ability to provide feedback in a structured
and professional mannerAble to handle multiple demands
and appropriately prioritise responsibilitiesSolid understanding
of accounting principles and GAAPGood technical skills and experience
of general ledger accounting and reconciliationsAdvanced excel skills
with the ability to support & develop excel models, e.g. with formula,
MacrosAbility to use multiple systems and understand how they link
together, to provide training to other team members and recommendations
to managementAbility to exercise sound judgment, critical thinking,
quantitative & qualitative analytical and decision-making skills to consider
the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and provide recommendations
for optimal solutionsStrong inter-personal skills and able to maintain
effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients
with well-developed written and verbal communication and comprehension
skillsPreferred:
- Previous experience of working within a Shared Service Centre /
Centre of Excellence environment - Hospitality industry
experience
Qualifications
Required:
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Education: High School/GEDProven
track record in an accounting/finance or equivalent working
environmentAdditional: Some travel may be required
occasionally
Preferred:
- Education: BA/BS/Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant
experience in lieu thereof - Commencing studies for a professional
accounting qualification/certificate i.e. ACCA or CIMA - Supervisory
experience
