Processes & Transactional Accounting

• Bank Reconciliation / Maintenance of Cash Book.
• Process Amex Corporate Card and Cash Expense Claim via Concur and Manual Claim.
• AP Invoice processing.
• Preparation of telegraphic transfer (TT) instructions via HSBCnet.
• Administrative duties like filing of current journals and maintaining transactional records (archiving documents to SharePoint) monthly.
• Balance Sheets Reconciliation Schedules (i.e. AP aging / Vendors reconciliation)
• Extract data for government statistics purposes.
• Prepare quarterly GST returns.
• Prepare intercompany and affiliated billing processing and reconciliation.
• Support month-end accrual preparation.
• Ad hoc Finance/ Accounting projects relating to Accounts Payable/ Receivable.
• Manage specialized information, reports, forms dealing with fees, billing, tracking of projects, etc.
• Support the accounting of sub and branch entities. (A full set of accounts) 

Reporting

• Month End Reporting (Close process in PeopleSoft and Sun GL, Load to Peoplesoft, Supporting Schedules)
• Monthly / Quarterly / Annual Group Reporting requirements
• Provide transactional information to support business analysis and decision making
• Miscellaneous reporting requests 

Assistance in Statutory Filings and Compliances 

• Assistance in handling Statutory Audits including preparation and filing of statutory accounts (including Internal Financial Controls review)
• Group Secretarial Filings and duties for Hilton entities
• Oversee completion of Government Reports & Surveys
• Compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and Hilton Policies & Procedures 

Tax 

• Assistance in tax compliance and the role shall include:
• Preparation of data for filing of tax returns for Hilton Entities (Business Tax, Corp Income Tax, Withholding Tax, GST and etc.)
• Completion of quarterly tax reconciliation and annual tax pack
• Ad hoc financial analysis and support to the Tax function
• Support to tax team with necessary tax filings. 

In addition to the 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 the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company. 

• Keep up to date on all financial systems. Work with corporate finance in coordinating accounting changes/variances within the various platforms.
• Attend corporate and operations finance meetings as required.
• Assist in special projects as required. Report actions taken or procedural changes necessary to prevent a recurrence.
• Any and all other job duties as assigned. 

What are we looking for?
A Finance Executive serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

• Has strong accounting and tax background with at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, hospitality experience is advantageous
• Experience working in multicultural or international settings
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Proficient in English with excellent communication skills: presentations, written and public speaking
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to direct collaboration among cross-functional teams including external resources
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and absolute discretion with sensitive information
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement actions required to achieve functional goals
• Ability to work independently and manage the independent work of other team members as appropriate; includes the ability to recognize the need for involvement of other teams/peers and the capability to effectively facilitate that collaboration.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate; proactively identify and prevent potential problems; develop problem-solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate.
• Understanding of general ledger account structures.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.