Interim Senior Analyst, Revenue Accounting; Credit Card Balancing

Interim Senior Analyst, Revenue Accounting (Credit Card Balancing) – Glasgow Position Statement

The Interim Senior Analyst for Revenue Accounting will assume responsibility for coordinating and delivering the day‑to‑day processes that will ensure smooth running of the Revenue Accounting function within Hilton’s UK Centre of Excellence, in particular our credit card accounting. Working with the Credit Card Team Leader 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 Credit Card Team Leader Revenue Accounting, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of Revenue Accounting processes to agreed timetables and Service Level Agreements. The Senior Analyst will ensure Hilton’s Centre of Excellence offers a seamless, efficient and customer focused experience, maximizing output without compromising the quality of service. The ability to maximise process efficiency and effectiveness is considered essential.

The post holder will use their analytical skills to work through high volumes of credit card transactional data, identifying items for review and correction whilst working to tight daily deadlines: this will require a meticulous attention to detail, the ability to understand and interpret a high volume of data and make recommendations where appropriate. In addition, all tasks should be approached with a continuous improvement philosophy.

The post holder is expected to identify improvements and support process changes as we seek opportunities to drive efficiencies and global standardization.

Key to the success of the role will be the ability to communicate and influence at various levels, both internally and with external stakeholders. Experience in participating in projects, the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and support the team to deliver to tight deadlines are considered essential elements of this role.

• Following direction and guidance from management, carry out and co‑ordinate all required tasks demonstrating a strong understanding of the end‑to‑end process
• Complete financial tasks such as daily credit card balancing, posting adjustments in OA, journals to Navision and Balance Sheet Reconciliations, taking ownership for resolving any reconciling items
• Proactive management of excel templates ensuring strong controls in place to validate completeness & accuracy of formula to maintain integrity of large volumes of data
• Review high volumes of data using advanced excel models and automated matching systems, using judgement to gain confidence that the results are reasonable and accurately flagging differences.
• Assist the management team in driving the successful implementation of project initiatives
• Support the management team in evaluating the effectiveness of current processes and implementing actions to streamline the processes and maximise efficiency
• Document and maintain standard operating procedures, ensuring end to end process is clearly documented
• Monitor and manage own progress towards delivery of tasks and resolve open items; taking corrective action to ensure team goals and own objectives met
• Participate in the provision of guidance and support to the business of best practice
• Highlight queries to Hotels taking ownership for resolution, or escalation where required
• Collaboration & relationship building with Hotel teams, including Front Office teams to discuss any posting / process issues whilst demonstrating ownership & knowledge of the subject
• Strong knowledge of company policies and associated controls ensuring tasks are completed in line with policy and any concerns are raised to Management
• Preparation & issuance of timely reports to Hotels, demonstrating ownership & understanding of data delivered, following the process through to completion
• Perform other duties as assigned for the continued success of department and to meet changing business needs

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the…