Job Description - Analyst, UK Banking (EUR015JO)
Job Number:
EUR015JO
Work Location:
Hilton - Area Office - Glasgow, 191 West George Street, Glasgow G2 2LD
About Hilton
Hilton is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in the world, with more than 7,000 properties and over one million rooms in 122 countries and territories. In the 100 years since our founding, 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 Interim Analyst for UK Cash & Credit Cards will be responsible for delivering the day-to-day processes that ensure the smooth running of the Treasury Accounting function within Hilton’s UK Centre of Excellence. This role involves working with the Managers & the Treasury Accounting team to support the delivery of the function's strategy and goals, focusing on 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 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, maximizing output without compromising service quality. Recognizing how to maximize process efficiency and effectiveness is essential.
The Analyst will support change programs, maximizing the benefits available to a best-in-class service. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, understanding and interpreting business metrics within the Banking arena, and making appropriate recommendations. The Analyst will also support the review of Treasury Accounting Service Level Agreements (SLAs), assisting with refinement and ongoing monitoring to ensure that agreed service delivery metrics are met or exceeded.
Key to success in this 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 manage multiple tasks simultaneously while delivering to tight deadlines are essential elements of this role.
Essential Functions:
Organising Activities
* Following direction and guidance from management, carry out and co-ordinate all required Banking related tasks in a timely and efficient manner while working toward the successful achievement of goals and KPIs.
* 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
* Co-ordinate all day-to-day activities with the team, ensuring the successful and timely delivery of all Hotel Accounting activities.
* Provide input to the delivery of relevant metrics to support team activities and drive improvement across the business.
* Support the Manager in producing relevant and timely Management Information.
* Provide guidance and support to the business on operating best practices.
* Support the Manager in evaluating the effectiveness of current processes and implementing actions to streamline processes and maximize 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 aging is appropriately explained.
Administrative Activities
* Perform UK Banking processes, ensuring consistency and adherence to controls.
* Perform daily reconciliation of all bank accounts within the team’s remit, following defined and agreed processes.
* Investigate and resolve any reconciling items within prescribed timeframes.
* Review and suggest amendments to auto-match rules.
* Administer compliance duties and maintain 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, reviewing items collected (including from the outsourcing provider), and answering auditor requests.
* Complete hotel transitions checklist.
* Report results to others to explain and decipher findings.
* Complete tasks in compliance with required SOX controls, with peer reviews in place to test controls within the team. Highlight potential issues to the Manager in advance with recommendations for changes to controls where required.
* Research and respond to information requests from internal departments and management.
Required Qualifications:
Relevant experience in an accounting banking/Treasury accounting role.
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