Finance Manager

About the job

As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: • Carry out best practice financial accounting processes in a robust control environment. • Responsible for the overall management of the accounting records and financial reports of the hotel ensuring compliance with company, owner, statutory fiscal requirements and timetables. • Where applicable, the above must include the accounts for Hilton International’s branch or subsidiary. • Ensure that the balance sheet is a fair reflection of the assets and liabilities of the hotel, regularly reviewed, and reconciliations of all accounts performed. • Ensure compliance with the management agreement with Hilton International, and any Owner / Lease agreement. • Maintain a focused system of internal controls, which will provide an effective and efficient control over hotel assets, liabilities, revenue and costs, ensuring compliance with company policy. • Maintain control over hotel assets, liabilities, income and expenditure on behalf of both the Operator and Owner, providing management, leadership and accountability for the financial performance of the hotel. • Ensure legal and tax compliance, and that adequate insurance cover is maintained. • Manage the pension scheme where applicable, ensuring that adequate accounting, actuarial and legal controls are in place. • Ensure valid permits and licenses have been obtained for such matters as importation, currency transfers and hotel operations (bars, clubs, casinos etc.). • Take responsibility for the safekeeping and updating of all leases and contracts which may affect the financial status of the hotel. • Liaise and co-operate with both Internal and External Audit ensuring that an effective programme of in-hotel audit is in place and that corrective action is promptly taken where required. • Give particular emphasis to ensure that all revenue is captured, making use of a monthly control checklist and conducting interim self-audits as required. • Develop best practice financial accounting and control procedures. • Financial reporting and control to be an area of continuous review and development with the aim of maximizing both impact and efficiency. • Management Reporting - Focused, innovative and balanced reporting that stimulates management action. Reporting should be thought provoking and action oriented. • Develop high quality management information and performance measurement that is timely and accurate. • Implement reporting that incorporates benchmarking, identification and measurement of key performance indicators, using the balanced scorecard. Reporting should not only look to historical performance within the hotel, but also outward and forward. • Ensure corporate reporting is timely and accurate, internally consistent and that, inter alia, Datalink report, HLBFS Report, management reports, trends of operation reports, incremental conversion reports, profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports reconcile to the trial balance. Maintain proof of such reconciliations which are conducted each month. • Business Support - Provision of the highest standards of financial and commercial support to the Business. • Support and advise on financial and commercial matters to the General Manager and to the hotel team, including the interpretation of financial data. • Review management information for the hotel and make proposals for the General Manager for value added initiatives. Where appropriate, play the “Devil’s Advocate” to challenge practices and proposals. • Provide financial and commercial skills to support business development initiatives, major pricing decisions and other commercial decision-making. What are we looking for? A Finance Manager serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow: • University Commerce Degree in Accounting and Management preferred. • At least 5 years of working experience as Financial Manager or higher position in the hospitality industry. • Previous experience in a managerial operational accounting role. • Fluent in written and spoken English to meet business needs. • Good relationship with the local bank and government agencies. • Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. • Ability to lead, to provide guidance and to develop team member. • Ability to train, motivate, evaluate, mentor and direct associates and managers to meet desired ends. • A resourceful individual who is creative and able to maintain flexibility.

Requirements

• Strong experience in dealing with Owner and Tax Officer
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Good relationship with the local bank and government agencies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Qualifications

• University Commerce Degree in Accounting and Management preferred
• At least 5 years of working experience as Financial Manager or higher position in the hospitality industry

Preferred Technologies

• Strong experience in dealing with Owner and Tax Officer
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Good relationship with the local bank and government agencies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

About the company

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 travellers 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!