About Hilton
Hilton is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in the world, with more than 7,000 properties with more than 1,000,000 rooms in 122 countries and territories. We have defined the hospitality industry and established a portfolio of 20 world-class brands, including our flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, which is the most recognized hotel brand in the world. We have more than 100 million members in our award–winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors.
Position Statement:
The Senior Analyst for UK Banking will assume responsibility for delivering the day-to-day processes that will ensure smooth running of the Treasury Accounting function within Hilton’s UK Centre of Excellence. Working with the Managers & the 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 approximately 40 hotels.
Position Summary:
Under the guidance of the Manager, UK Banking, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of the Treasury 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 which maximises output without compromising the quality of service. The ability to recognise how to maximise process efficiency and effectiveness is considered essential.
The Sr 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. 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 Treasury Accounting Service Level Agreements (SLAs), assisting with the refinement and ongoing monitoring of these to ensure that agreed service delivery metrics are met or exceeded.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Carry out and co-ordinate all required Banking related tasks, completing them in a timely and efficient manner while working toward the successful achievement of goals and KPIs.
2. Identify and implement process improvements where necessary, after discussion and agreement with management.
3. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the end-to-end processes in all areas of UK Banking responsibility, supporting the confident delivery of solutions and responses to questions and queries.
4. Co-ordinate all day-to-day activities ensuring the successful and timely delivery of all Hotel Accounting activities.
5. Provide input to the delivery of relevant metrics to support team activities and drive improvement across the business.
6. Support the Manager in the production of relevant and timely Management Information.
7. Provide guidance and support to the business on operating best practices.
8. Support the Manager in evaluating the effectiveness of current processes and implementing actions to streamline and maximise efficiency.
9. Ensure all monthly closing and reporting activities are carried out as per guidelines and deadlines.
10. Deliver the balance sheet reconciliation processes, ensuring unreconciled items are cleared immediately and any ageing is appropriately explained.
11. Perform daily reconciliation of all bank accounts within the team’s remit, in accordance with the defined and agreed processes.
12. Investigate and resolve any reconciling items within the prescribed timeframes.
13. Review and suggest amendments to auto-match rules.
14. Carry out analytical reviews and complete trend analysis to identify areas of weakness or improvement.
15. Serve as UK Banking liaison for Hotels and other Corporate functions in relation to the UK Banking process.
16. Administer compliance duties and the set-up and maintenance of internal controls and SOX compliance.
17. Support internal and external audits by coordinating documentation collection and answering auditor requests.
18. Complete tasks in compliance with required SOX controls, highlighting potential issues in advance with recommendations for changes to controls where required.
Qualifications:
· Relevant level of work experience in accounting or Treasury/Banking role.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Intermediate/final stages of recognised accounting body Accounting Certificate/Qualification.
· Some supervisory experience.
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