Ph3Overview /h3pJob Description - Chief Accountant (HOT0BTS8). Location: Hilton Milan Hotel, Via Luigi Galvani 12, Milan 20124. /ppThe role aims to be recognized as a trusted advisor to finance team members and other hotel business partners. This role supports the finance lead to retain and train best-in-class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. It ensures a robust control and compliance environment and supports the hotel to maximize profit and contributes to implementing EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects. /ph3What will I be doing? /h3ulliThe Chief Accountant will support all activities performed by the hotel's Assistant / Finance lead, including understanding financial performance, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and month-end closing activities, and reviewing monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP, Uniform System of Accounts and Hilton policies and procedures. /liliEnsure a smooth operation of all hotel finance activities in full compliance with the policy, regulatory and contractual framework. /liliBusiness partner with all hotel finance team members and the Hotel Management team, and support the Assistant / Finance Leader in developing excellent working relationships across internal and external stakeholders, including Commercial, IT, Procurement, Operations, Shared Service Centers (where applicable). /liliIn absence of the Assistant Finance Manager/Director, assume responsibilities. /liliParticipate in all relevant Finance training and development programs. /li /ulh3What are we looking for? /h3pbJOB ROLES: /b /pulliDirectly manage some AP transactions and cash management /liliSupervise and maintain the books of the hotel(s) on a daily basis /liliEnsure the accuracy and completeness of all transactions and proper recording in the books in a timely manner and in the correct period /liliEnsure all balance sheet transactions are accounted for, documented and properly reconciled /liliFully conversant with the Hilton standard chart of accounts and correct usage /liliEnsure accounting records comply with local laws and regulations and Hilton Policies and procedures /liliEnsure the month-end closing process is completed and timely preparation of all required financial reports for review by the Hotel Finance lead /liliEnsure accurate and prompt month-end and year-end closing of the books of accounts /liliAssist in the completion of forecasts as instructed /liliAssist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and schedules as directed, required by management and owners /liliFamiliar with duties and procedures of other finance team members over whom the role has supervision /liliAssist and coordinate the internal and external audit process /liliAssist in ensuring compliance with legal and taxation legislation /liliHands-on and active in daily activities within the department, supporting team members as required /liliAssist the Finance Department Head in providing financial information to aid decision making /liliContribute to team members' development and training programs /liliCoordinate departmental leave and cover during team member absence /liliMaintain a pleasant working environment and productive, efficient work practices within the Finance team /liliEnsure internal accounting control procedures are adhered to and communicate weaknesses to the Finance Lead /liliMaintain an up-to-date filing system /liliHandle requests and enquiries in a timely, efficient and friendly manner /liliReview invoices and posting documents for proper account coding /liliLead the month-end process relating to stocks, creditors, pre-payments and accruals with all accounts reconciled /liliEnsure Balance Sheet accounts for stocks, pre-payments, creditors and accruals reflect assets and liabilities accurately /liliMaintain Fixed Cost Register and ensure contracts are fully reflected /liliReview, clarify and code corporate, affiliated charges and Hilton fees /liliPost selected journal vouchers /liliPrepare and review vendor tax registers, declarations and any legal accounts payable requirements /liliUpload payment files to online banking (if applicable) and ensure timely payments /liliReview and post payroll-related month-end accruals, overtime, vacation, bank holidays and other paid leaves /liliSpot Checks: Compare employment contracts to data sources (GL/Payroll System) and ensure accuracy /liliSupport Assistant in month-end processes as necessary, e.g., journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, review journal entries /liliAssist in communications and preparation of documentation needed by internal/external auditors /liliPrepare journal entries for all bank accounts and maintain proper documentation for all bank movements /liliPrepare and submit fiscal statistics in accordance with local law /liliEnsure timely delivery of invoices within three working days and that all city ledger invoice batches are posted and reconciled daily /liliEnsure posting of invoices uses correct debtor codes /liliEnsure all advanced payments received are properly recorded /liliReview month-end aging reports and ensure all reports reconcile with the general ledger /liliPerform any additional tasks to ensure hotel functions run smoothly /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr