About Hilton
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Hilton is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in the world, with more than 7,000 properties with more than 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, with the emergence of the Tempo brand and 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.
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Position Statement:
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The Interim Analyst for US Cash 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 c.250 hotels.
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Position Summary:
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Under the guidance of the Manager, US 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.
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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.
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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 Treasury 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.
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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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Essential Functions:
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Organising Activities
\n\nFollowing 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.\nIdentify and implement process improvements where necessary, after discussion and agreement with management.\nDemonstrate 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\n\n\n
Controlling & Co-ordinating Activities
\n\nWorking with the team, co-ordinate all day to day activities ensuring the successful and timely delivery of all Hotel Accounting activities\nProvide input to the delivery of the relevant metrics to support the team activities and drive improvement across the business;\nSupport the Manager in the production of relevant and timely Management Information\nProvide guidance and support to the business on operating best practice\nSupport the Manager in evaluating the effectiveness of current processes and implementing actions to streamline the processes and maximise efficiency\nEnsure all monthly closing and reporting activities are carried out as per guidelines and deadlines\nDeliver the balance sheet reconciliation processes, ensuring unreconciled items are cleared immediately and any ageing is appropriately explained.\n\n\n
Administrative Activities
\n\nPerform the US Banking processes, ensuring consistency and controls are adhered to\nPerform daily reconciliation of all bank accounts within the team’s remit, in accordance with the defined and agreed processes\nInvestigate and resolve any reconciling items within the prescribed timeframes\nReview and suggest amendments to auto-match rules\nAdminister compliance duties and the set-up and maintenance of internal controls and SOX compliance, ensuring adherence is always achieved.\nSupport 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.\nComplete hotel transitions checklist\nReport results to others to explain and decipher findings\nTake on board any work within the parameters of Treasury Accounting policy and procedures updates communicated\nComplete tasks in compliance with required SOX controls, 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\nResearch and respond to information requests from internal departments and management\n\n\n
Organising Activities
\n\nFollowing 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.\nIdentify and implement process improvements where necessary, after discussion and agreement with management.\nDemonstrate 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\nRequired Qualifications
\nRelevant experience in a banking / Treasury accounting role
\nEducation to High School/GED level
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