The Financial Accountant manages all transactional and financial accounting, corporate reporting, and ensures compliance with company and statutory laws and timelines for Hilton entities in Singapore and South East Asia.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Your role is important, and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.
Transactional Accounting
Accounts Payable (Third Party Suppliers, Intercompany transactions)
Team Member Business Expense Reimbursement
Accounts Receivable (including local and international billing), AR report, and support
General Ledger posting and reports.
Bank reconciliations, Cash flow statements, and projections
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Any other accounting (AP, AR, GL, or fixed assets-related task) as may be required
Reporting
Month-End Reporting (Close process, Supporting Schedules)
Monthly / Quarterly / Annual Group Reporting requirements
Support for the budgeting and forecasting process
Provide transactional information to support business analysis and decision-making.
Assist Government Reports & Surveys as needed.
Miscellaneous reporting requests as may be needed.
Local Statutory Filings and Compliance
Assistance on Statutory Audits.
Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and Hilton Policies & Procedures.
Handle routine tax returns such as GST, withholding tax, etc.
Assistance for filing corporate tax returns.
Assistance in any other statutory compliance-related task.
In addition to performing the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time spent on each function determined solely by the supervisor based on the company's particular requirements.
Keep up to date on all financial systems. Collaborate with corporate finance to coordinate accounting updates across various platforms.
Attend corporate and operations finance meetings as required.
Assist in special projects as required.
Assist the finance team and central finance with financial issues and irregularities. Recommend and assist in implementing appropriate corrective actions.
All other job duties as assigned.
WHY YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT
You have these minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA) are a plus.
Proven work experience in internal finance, accounting, or a related role.
Strong understanding of accounting concepts, Financial Reporting, GST, and internal finance processes, as well as general ledger account structures.
Experience working in multicultural or international settings.
Good communication skills and ability to manage stakeholder relations
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Ability to direct collaboration among cross-functional teams, including external resources
Strong problem-solving skills, introduce change, and ensure collaboration among others
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.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Proficient in MS Office 365 (Word and Excel). Knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
Knowledge of the PeopleSoft accounting system is a plus.
WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON
Hilton, the #1 World’s Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!