Cluster Chief Accountant RTR

·         Supervise, manage and maintain the books of the hotel(s) for the Cluster

·         Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all transactions for the various accounts and ensure proper recording in the books on a timely manner

·         Ensure the month-end closing process is completed and the timely preparation of all required

·         financial reports

·         Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing of the books of accounts

·         Ensure that all balance sheet accounts are reconciled, cleared and properly supported within timeline

·         Ensure reports are completed correctly and on time and prepare monthly financial statements for distribution.

·         Fully conversant with the Hilton’s standard Chart of Accounts and the correct use

·         Ensure that the accounting records comply with local laws and regulations and Hilton Policies and

·         Procedures

·         Consolidation and submission of monthly Withholding Tax and VAT return for the group of hotels and Owning company

·         Handle inter-company transactions and reconciliations

·         Handle and maintain FF&E / CAPEX spent vs budget and recording of asset purchases

·         Assist in the preparation and completion of forecasts and budgets as required

·         Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and schedules required by management and owners

·         Thoroughly familiar with the duties and procedures of other team members within the Finance

department over whom the role has supervision

·         Hands on and take an active role in daily activities within the department, ensure that all work is up to date and assist team members where and when required

·         Assist, coordinate and communicate with other departments on accounting related matters and internal controls

·         Assist and coordinate the internal and external audit process

·         Assist in ensuring compliance with legal and taxation legislation

·         Be familiar and up to date with all Hilton Finance policies

·         Support the management in providing financial information to assist in any decision-making process

·         Participate in performance reviews and actively contribute to team members' development and training programs

·         Coordinate departmental leave and organize the coverage of tasks during team member’s absence

·         Ensure that all internal applicable accounting control procedures are adhered to and communicate areas for improvements to the Finance lead

·         Maintain an adequate and up to date filing system for related financial records

·         Assume additional accounting responsibilities in the absence of the CDOF and Assistant CDOF. 

·         Handle all requests and enquiries in a timely, efficient and friendly manner

·         Perform any additional tasks as and when assigned