Interim, Analyst Revenue Accounting; initially mths FTC

Job Description

The Interim Analyst for Revenue Accounting (initially 12 months FTC) will assume responsibility for delivering the day-to-day processes that will ensure smooth running of the Revenue Accounting function within Hilton's UK Centre of Excellence. Working with the Manager/Team Leader & Senior Analyst Revenue Accounting supporting the delivery of the function strategy and goals surrounding the processes involved in the delivery of accurate and timely reporting for c.45 hotels.

Under the guidance of the Manager Revenue Accounting, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of Revenue Accounting processes to agreed timetables and Service Level Agreements. The Analyst will ensure Hilton's Centre of Excellence offers a seamless, efficient and customer focused experience which maximises output while maintaining quality. Recognition of process efficiency and effectiveness is essential.

The post holder will use analytical skills to work through high volumes of data to identify items for review and correction under tight daily deadlines, using a risk-based approach. Continuous issues will be proposed and implemented upon agreement. All tasks will be approached with a continuous improvement philosophy.

The post holder will support the delivery of Revenue Accounting strategies and day-to-day team activities, requiring attention to detail and interpretation of business metrics. They will also support the review of Service Level Agreements.

Key to success: ability to communicate and influence at various levels, internally and with external stakeholders.

• Carry out and co-ordinate Revenue Accounting tasks with strong understanding of end-to-end process
• Ownership for delivery of daily tasks to meet SLAs
• Perform balancing activities across revenue streams such as C&E, Credit Cards, F&B, VAT
• Highlight revenue queries to Hotels and take ownership for resolution
• Reconcile cash postings including corrections and reporting
• Analyse covers data and collaborate with F&B teams
• Reconcile credit card transactions and highlight risks
• Ownership of cancellation fee postings
• Complete financial tasks including journals and reconciliations
• Build relationships with hotel teams
• Prepare and issue reports to Hotels
• Ensure compliance with Revenue Accounting policies
• Reconcile VAT and highlight compliance concerns
• Support process improvement and efficiency
• Ensure monthly close and reporting activities
• Support analytical review processes
• Support hotel lifecycle activities
• Train team members and support cross training
• Support project initiatives
• Perform additional duties as required

• Ability to work with limited supervision and manage multiple priorities
• Strong accountability and ability to meet deadlines
• Technical accounting and reconciliation knowledge
• Ability to use multiple systems and identify issues
• Strong Excel skills
• Analytical thinking and decision-making
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, People Soft)
• Ability to identify financial issues and recommend actions

Required:

Education:

High School/GED

Preferred:
Degree level education or equivalent finance & accounting experience