Senior Accountant

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all.

Job Summary

• A Senior Accountant will supervise the Accounts function within the Finance department by overseeing the development and processes of accurate reports and account management.

Job number: HOT0A50Z

What will I be doing?

• As Senior Accountant, you will supervise the Accounts function within the Finance department by overseeing the development and processes of accurate reports and account management.

Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Ensure the accuracy of all department processes and recommend improvements where necessary
• Supervise processes and people to ensure that all deadlines are met
• Carry out all bank account reconciliations on a weekly/monthly basis
• Reconcile all Balance Sheet accounts monthly
• Support all units within the Finance team whenever there is a gap
• Prepare weekly / monthly statutory reports
•  Assist in the smooth execution of all Audit engagements and queries (Internal and external)
• Verify all postings to ledgers for proper entry to correct account classifications
• Development of the Finance Team and other roles that may interact with financial processes to help provide the hotel with a multi-skilled Team
• Build accurate financial reports and identify discrepancies clearly
• Act in accordance with fire, health and safety regulations and follow the correct procedures when required
• Execute tasks/requests as instructed by the Finance Manager, DOF  and/or General Manager

What are we looking for?

• A Senior Accountant serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members.

To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Minimum of Second Class Upper in Accounting.
• Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ICAN)
• At least 5 years’ experience (post-NYSC) in managing same function
• Positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skill (Excel inclusive)
• Able to effectively deal with team members and guests in a friendly and positive manner
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.
• Excellent grooming standards
• Good understanding of the hotel Finance function and accounting packages in use (SUN, BI Q&A, BirchStreet etc.) will be an added advantage