Interim Senior Analyst, Revenue Accounting

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This opportunity supports the ongoing growth and expansion of our Glasgow finance team as we build additional capability to meet increasing demand and future longer term development and growth.

The Interim Senior Analyst for Revenue Accounting will assume responsibility for coordinating and delivering the day-to-day processes that will ensure smooth running of the Revenue Accounting function within Hilton’s Centre of Excellence. Working with the Manager Revenue Accounting supporting the delivery of the function strategy and goals surrounding the processes involved in the delivery of accurate and timely reporting for our hotels.

Position Summary:

Under the guidance of the Manager Revenue Accounting, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of Revenue 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, maximizing output without compromising the quality of service. The ability to maximise process efficiency and effectiveness is considered essential.

The post holder will use their analytical skills to work through high volumes of data, identifying items for review and correction whilst working to tight daily deadlines: this will require a meticulous attention to detail, the ability to understand and interpret a high volume of data and make recommendations where appropriate. In addition, all tasks should be approached with a continuous improvement philosophy. The post holder is expected to identify improvements and support process changes as we seek opportunities to drive efficiencies and global standardization.

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, the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and support the team to deliver to tight deadlines are considered essential elements of this role.

Role Activities

Following direction and guidance from management, carry out and co-ordinate all required tasks demonstrating a strong understanding of the end-to-end process
Assist the management team in driving the successful implementation of project initiatives
Support the management team in evaluating the effectiveness of current processes and implementing actions to streamline the processes and maximise efficiency
Document and maintain standard operating procedures, ensuring end to end process is clearly documented
Monitor and manage own progress towards delivery of tasks and resolve open items; taking corrective action to ensure team goals and own objectives met
Participate in the provision of guidance and support to the business of best practice
Proactive management of excel templates ensuring strong controls in place to validate completeness & accuracy of formula to maintain integrity of large volumes of data
Complete financial tasks such as daily credit card balancing, posting adjustments in OA, journals to Peoplesoft and Balance Sheet Reconciliations, taking ownership for resolving any reconciling items
Review high volumes of data with advanced excel models using judgement to gain confidence that the results are reasonable and accurate flagging differences.
Highlight queries to Hotels taking ownership for resolution, or escalation where required
Collaboration & relationship building with Hotel teams, including Front Office teams to discuss any posting / process issues whilst demonstrating ownership & knowledge of the subject
Strong knowledge of company policies and associated controls ensuring tasks are completed in line with policy and any concerns are raised to Management
Preparation & issuance of timely reports to Hotels, demonstrating ownership & understanding of data delivered, following the process through to completion
Perform other duties as assigned for the continued success of department and to meet changing business needs

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Required:

Ability to work with limited supervision, using own initiative with ‘can-do’ approach, thriving under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong coaching skills to support relationships with co-workers with proven ability to provide feedback in a structured and professional manner
Able to handle multiple demands and appropriately prioritise responsibilities
Solid understanding of accounting principles and GAAP
Good technical skills and experience of general ledger accounting and reconciliations
Advanced excel skills with the ability to support & develop excel models, e.g. with formula, Macros
Ability to use multiple systems and understand how they link together, to provide training to other team members and recommendations to management
Ability to exercise sound judgment, critical thinking, quantitative & qualitative analytical and decision-making skills to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and provide recommendations for optimal solutions
Strong inter-personal skills and able to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients with well-developed written and verbal communication and comprehension skills

Preferred:

Previous experience of working within a Shared Service Centre / Centre of Excellence environment
Hospitality industry experience

Qualifications

Required:

Education: High School/GED
Proven track record in an accounting/finance or equivalent working environment
Additional: Some travel may be required occasionally

Preferred:

Education: BA/BS/Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience in lieu thereof
Commencing studies for a professional accounting qualification/certificate i.e. ACCA or CIMA
Supervisory experience

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