Chief Accountant (Pre-Opening)

As the Chief Accountant, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• 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.

• Ensure that all month end and year end procedures are strictly followed, and deadlines are met.

• Prepare weekly bank reconciliation and financial statements as required by Hilton and the owner company.

• Analyze and investigate the cashier's long and short funds.

• Supervise and manage the daily work of the team members under your supervision within the Finance department.

• 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. 

• Assist in training Finance department staff.

• Review travel agent commission payments and ensure compliance with Hilton standards.

• Review the adjustment and certification of food and beverage control.

• Maintain an adequate and up to date filing system. 

• Flexible in relation to working hours, especially at month and year-end. 

• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times of all information related to payroll, bank and financial records.

• Assist the DOF and Finance Manager to prepare budget, forecast report and monthly report.

• Be familiar with all Hilton accounting policies and procedures, USALI and Malaysia accounting standard to ensure they comply with the SOP.

• Assume additional accounting responsibilities in the absence of the DOF and Finance Manager.

• Ensure timely payment of taxes.

• Handle all requests and inquiries in a timely, effective and friendly manner.

• 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.

• Perform all additional tasks to ensure smooth operation of hotel functions.

• Support the Finance Leader to develop best-in-class hotel Finance teams, including participation in all relevant Finance development programs. 

• Report and communicate directly to the Finance Manager all accounting and financial control matters.

• Assist, coordinate and communicate with other departments on accounting related issues and internal control.

• Liaise with government departments such as tax authorities and industrial and Commercial Bureau on relevant matters.

 

A Chief Accountant 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 preferred Commerce degree in Accounting & Management.

• At least 3 years of working experience as General Ledger Supervisor or higher in the hospitality industry.

• Solid working experience in hotel accounting with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial operational accounting role.

• Mature and reliable person.

• Good relationship with the local bank and government agencies.

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local accounting laws and tax laws.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications. 

• Flexible with working hours, especially at the end of the month.

• Professional Accounting qualification.