As a Chief Accountant, you’re not just ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial data – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest. Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You will lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and play a vital role in maintaining the company's financial stability and health. As a Chief Accountant, you’re not just ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial data – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest. ### Responsibilities What will I be doing? As the Chief Accountant, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: - Be familiar and adhere with Hilton’s Standards, policies and procedures. - Supervise and manage the daily work of the team members under your supervision within the Finance department. - Assist the supervisor to deal with monthly statement and prepare the monthly accounting voucher. - Ensure all reports are completed correctly and on time and prepare monthly financial statements to be distributed. - Prepare weekly bank reconciliation and financial statements as required by Hilton and the owner company. - Review the daily revenue figures, supporting reports and vouchers and ensure that Daily and Monthly Revenue and Settlement Reconciliation is prepared on a timely basis and all revenue is captured, reported and posted accurately. - Analyze and investigate the cashier's house funds. - Assist in training Finance department staff. - Maintain strict confidentiality at all times of all information related to payroll, bank and financial records. - Review the adjustment and certification of food and beverage cost and inventory. - Prepare daily and monthly cost reports according to operational requirements, organize cost communication meetings, and participate in profit and loss meetings when necessary. - Co-ordinate with the F&B Manager and Executive Chef on recipe costings and recommended retail prices for food and beverage items. - Co-ordinate with other operating departments to perform costings and recommended selling prices. - Co-ordinate monthly stock takes of outlets and storerooms as well as operating equipment with concerned departments. - Prepare monthly listing of slow moving and obsolete stock items with recommendations for action, ensuring that the received items are within the valid period to minimize spoilage. - Monitor food cost of sales on a regular basis to ensure it’s in line with budget. - Make regular spot checks and inspections of storerooms, receiving area, and all outlets. - Assist the DOF and Assistant DOF to prepare budget, forecast report and monthly report. - Be familiar with all accounting policies and procedures to ensure they comply with the SOP. - Assume additional accounting responsibilities in the absence of the DOF and Assistant DOF. - Ensure timely payment of taxes. - Ensure that correct work practices and the safety of the work area are not compromised to minimize the risk of accidents and employee compensation costs. - Report and communicate directly to the Assistant Controller and Controller all accounting and financial control matters. - Assist, coordinate and communicate with other departments on accounting related issues and internal control. - Ensure the accurate and timely input of data to the general ledger system (SUN). - Ensure that all month end and year end procedures are strictly followed, and deadlines are met. - Handle all requests and inquiries in a timely and efficient manner. - Maintain an adequate and up to date filing system. - Follow up on any discrepancies, incomplete work or missing information with the relevant team members / departments. - Flexible in relation to working hours, especially at month and year-end. - Assists the Finance Leader in any other way deemed necessary for the efficient overall operation of the Finance Department. - Support the Finance Leader to develop best-in-class hotel Finance teams, including participation in all relevant Finance development programs. - Carry out any additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure that the department functions smoothly. ### Qualifications At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact. In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications: - University degree and above, preferably in Commerce, Accounting & Management or any other Accounting qualification. - At least 3 years of working experience as General Ledger Supervisor or higher in the hospitality industry. - Attention to details, organized and good interpersonal skills. - Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making skills. - Good command of both written and spoken English to meet business needs. - Possess system skills in OnQ, Agilysisc, Check SCM, and SUN. - Knowledge of OnQ Operations Audit. - Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, etc. - Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local accounting laws and tax laws. - Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize responsibilities. - Must possess the ability to analyse large amounts of data / information efficiently and accurately. - Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision. ### About the Company Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of [world-class brands](https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/)[,](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/__;!!ACWV5N9M2RV99hQ!O2xa4zGt-T01ceC-TUkMR1pfcFCVB7ok76P2VHgrYJIgwQs8Hw4LctiIL1cb1PVtH7hfkg0RhiUKqr1rbiE9oUenw2MC$) and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical. Curious about life at Hilton? 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