Job Description - Finance Specialist (HOT0AX0E) Finance Specialist (
Job Number: HOT0AX0E )
Work Locations Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston, Corner W Rd N and Grayston drive, Johannesburg 2001
The role aims to be recognized as trusted advisors in the hotel. This role supports the finance lead to attract and retain best-in-class finance professionals. This role assists in developing their finance team and enables them to thrive. The role communicates with impact, ensures a robust control and compliance environment, and supports the EMEA finance management company value proposition, which is attractive to existing and new owners. The role partners within the hotel to maximize profit for our shareholders and owners and executes EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects to deliver an industry-leading efficient finance organization.
What will I be doing? The Finance Specialist will support all activities performed by the Finance Manager, to include but not limited to, understanding and driving financial performance, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and month-end closing activities, coordinating and reviewing monthly financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Uniform System of Accounts, and Hilton policies and procedures. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Ensure a smooth operation of all hotel finance activities in full compliance with the policy, regulatory, and contractual framework. Business partner with all hotel finance team members and the Hotel Management team, and support the Finance Manager in developing excellent working relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including Commercial, IT, Procurement, Operations, Shared Service Centers (where applicable), Owners, and Asset Managers as well as Regional Operations Finance. In absence of the Finance Manager, the Finance Specialist will assume responsibilities of the department lead. Support the Finance Manager to develop best-in-class hotel Finance teams, including participation in all relevant Finance development programs. What are we looking for? Ability to analyze large volumes of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections. Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate. Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems. Ability to help develop problem-solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate. Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize, and implement all elements required for the team to fulfill responsibilities. Ability to manage and develop staff. Detail-oriented and organized. Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of the company, hotels & owners. Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers). Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required. Additional Preferences: University degree in Accounting or Finance. 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 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!
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