The Interim Analyst will assume
responsibility for delivering the day-to-day processes that will ensure smooth
running of the Banking/Treasury Accounting function within Hilton’s UK Centre
of Excellence. Working with the Managers of the Banking/Treasury
Accounting team to support the delivery of the function strategy and goals
surrounding the processes involved in the delivery of accurate and timely
reporting for c.250 hotels.
Position
Summary:
Under
the guidance of the Manager, Banking, the post holder will be responsible
for the delivery of the Treasury Accounting processes to agreed timetables
and Service Level Agreements. The Analyst will ensure Hilton’s Centre
of Excellence offers a seamless, efficient and customer focused experience
which maximises on output without compromising the quality of service.
The ability to recognise how
to maximise process efficiency and effectiveness is considered
essential.
The
Analyst 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.
The post
holder will participate and play a part in engendering a sense of empowerment
in the pursuit of first class service, supporting the delivery of Treasury
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 Banking arena and make recommendations
where appropriate. They will also support the review of Banking Accounting
Service Level Agreements (SLA’s), assisting with the refinement and ongoing
monitoring of these to ensure that agreed service delivery metrics are met
or exceeded.
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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14pt;">Qualifications
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Qualifications
Relevant
experience in a Accounting Banking / Treasury accounting
role
Preferred Qualifications
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Qualifications
Relevant
experience in a Accounting Banking / Treasury accounting
role
Preferred Qualifications
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14pt;">Qualifications
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Qualifications
Relevant
experience in a Accounting Banking / Treasury accounting
role
Preferred Qualifications
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What Will I be doing?
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style="font-size: 9pt;">Organising
ActivitiesFollowing direction and guidance
from management, carry out and co-ordinate all required Banking related
tasks. Completing in a timely and efficient manner whilst working toward
the successful achievement of goals and KPIs.
style="font-size: 9pt;">Identify and implement process improvements where
necessary, after discussion and agreement
with management.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of the end to end processes in all
areas of US Banking responsibility, supporting the confident delivery
of solutions and responses to questions
and queries
Controlling & Co-ordinating
Activities
- Working with the team, co-ordinate
all day to day activities ensuring the successful and timely delivery of all
Hotel Accounting activities - Provide input to the delivery of the relevant metrics to support the team
activities and drive improvement across
the business; - Support
the Manager in the production of relevant and timely Management
Information - Provide
guidance and support to the business on operating best
practice - Support
the Manager in evaluating the effectiveness of current processes
and implementing actions to streamline the processes and maximise
efficiency - Ensure all
monthly closing and reporting activities are carried out as per guidelines
and deadlines - Deliver
the balance sheet reconciliation processes, ensuring unreconciled items
are cleared immediately and any ageing is appropriately
explained.
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Activities- Perform the Banking processes,
ensuring consistency and controls are adhered to -
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style="font-size: 9pt;">Perform daily reconciliation of all bank accounts within
the team’s remit, in accordance with the defined and agreed
processes - Investigate and resolve any reconciling items within the prescribed
timeframes - Review
and suggest amendments to auto-match rules -
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style="font-size: 9pt;">Administer compliance duties and the set-up
and maintenance of internal controls and SOX compliance, ensuring adherence
is always achieved. - Support internal and external audits for hotels and internal corporate
departments by coordinating documentation collection, review of items collected
(including from the outsourcing provider) and answering auditor
requests. - Complete
hotel transitions checklist - Report results to others to explain and decipher
findings - Take
on board any work within the parameters of Treasury Accounting policy
and procedures updates communicated -
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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 - Research and respond to information requests from internal departments
and management
Organising Activities
name="_Hlk130812320">Following direction
and guidance from management, carry out and co-ordinate all required Banking
related tasks. Completing in a timely and efficient manner whilst working
toward the successful achievement of goals
and KPIs.
-
style="text-align: justify;">Identify
and implement process improvements where necessary, after discussion
and agreement with management.
style="font-size: 9pt;">Demonstrate a strong understanding of the end to end
processes in all areas of US Banking responsibility, supporting the confident
delivery of solutions and responses to questions
and queries
Support Activities
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other functions in the provision of data and reports
as requested.
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the various Hilton audit programmes and provide the necessary information in
a timely manner to ensure effective closure
of requests.
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the business in pre-opening activities, devising a checklist process to support
the team’s deliverables.
