Corporate Accounting Specialist

Corporate Accounting Specialist

About Hilton

Hilton is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in the world, with over 8,000 properties with more than 1.25 million rooms in 138 countries and territories. In the 100 years since our founding, we have defined the hospitality industry and established a portfolio of 24 world-class brands, including our flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, which is the most recognized hotel brand in the world. We have more than 200 million members in our award–winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors.

Position Statement:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to manage both general accounting and tax accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of international accounting standards, with a proven ability to maintain accurate financial records.

Position Summary:

• General Accounting:
• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies and EAS.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and documentation.
• Ensuring that PTP invoices are correctly posted
• Running supplier payment runs and checking supporting information
• Performing reconciliations to supplier statements of account
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Take charge of specific month-end activity processes
• Maintain Fixed Cost Register and ensure that this is a full and accurate reflection of all contracts in place
• Preparation of the VAT reconciliation and VAT return
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place and adhered to.
• Other tasks as required by business operations
• Preparation of payroll

Direct Reports

None

Qualifications

The success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive and self-starter
• Organised and ready to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Inquisitive by nature - willing to learn and ready to challenge the process
• Ability to work cohesively with others, both in the office and remotely with hotel Team Members
• Ability to learn multiple systems to provide support, therefore must be willing to accept new challenges
• Accounting knowledge, in particular Accounts Payable, month-end activities, accounts receivable and Payroll

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Accounting qualification
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years in a Finance team
• Good English language skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: University graduate and/or accounting bachelor
• Preferred Experience: 4 years in a hotel Finance team
• Systems knowledge: Navision, DocuWare, Birchstreet, Oasys
• Good Arabic language skills

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

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 . 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!