Assistant Director of Finance (Hilton Singapore Orchard)

What are we looking for

An Assistant Director of Finance 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:

• University Degree preferablyinCommerceAccounting & Managementor any otherAccounting qualification.
• Finance/Accounting major and certified e.g. ACCA/CPA.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience and previous experience in a managerial operational accounting role.
• Possess system skills in OnQ Check SCM SUN PMS Agilysys and HRIS system
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications online banking and government agencies online portal.
• Team management capabilities of motivating and managing high-performing finance team.
• Able to work in high volume environment with strict timelines
• Able to work efficiently in highly digitalised environment
• Good communication and analytical 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 leisuretravellersthe 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!

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience we offer the millions oftravellerswho stay with us every year a welcome they will never addition to our flagship brand Hilton Hotels & Resorts the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria LXR Conrad Canopy Curio Collection DoubleTree Hilton Garden Inn Hampton and many others.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because its with Hilton where we never forget the reason were here: to delight our guests Team Members and owners alike.

Position Statement
The core responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Finance are to ensure and maintain a smooth day to day work routine within the Finance department as well as the effective co-ordination and control of the month-end process.

What will you be doing
As the Assistant Director of Finance you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Supervise and manage the daily work of the Finance department.
• Ensure the accuracy and prompt monthly and year-end closing of the books of accounts.
• Ensure timely preparation of all required financial reports for review by the Director of Finance.
• Ensure that all balance sheet transactions are accounted for documented and properly reconciled and the accounting records comply with local laws and regulations.
• Review bank reconciliation/monthly balance sheet reconciliation/analyses.
• Fully conversant with the Hilton standard chart of accounts and the correct use thereof.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and schedules as directed required by management and owners.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are in compliance with local regulations and Hiltons requirement.
• Understand the requirements of the Internal Control Programme (ICP) and SOX and ensure that the hotel complies with both by performing regular audits.
• Assist in the completion of forecasts and budgets as instructed.
• Thoroughly familiar with the duties and procedures of other team members under your supervision within the Finance department.
• Assist and coordinate the internal and external audit process.
• Conduct Payroll Audit if the incumbent is independent from payroll cycle.
• Ensure the hotel follows the government tax regulations and submit tax on time.
• Represent and liaise with all government authorities in regard to local tax matters Price Control Bureau foreign exchange banks pensions etc.
• Ensure valid permits and licenses have been obtained/renewed for the hotel operations.
• Liaise with local insurance companies regarding issues pertaining to local insurance coverage.
• Be familiar and keep up to date with all policies of both the hotel and Hilton insofar as finance is involved.
• Monitor daily bank cash position to ensure no overdraft incurred.
• Capable of functioning as Controller for short periods of time in the event that the Director of Finance is away from the hotel.
• Assist the Director of Finance in providing commercial and financial information to assist in any decision-making process.
• Ensure PDRs are completed on schedule and actively develop team members skills and behaviours.
• Oversee the training of Finance department team members.
• Coordinate departmental leave and organize the coverage of positions during team member absence.
• Ensure that all internal control procedures are strictly adhered to and communicate any perceived weaknesses to the Director of Finance.
• Maintain an adequate and up to date filing system.
• Handle all requests and enquiries in a timely efficient and friendly manner.

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