PThe role aims to be recognized as a trusted advisor to the finance team members and other hotel business partners. This role supports the finance lead in retaining and training top finance professionals and contributes to developing the finance team. It ensures a robust control and compliance environment and supports hotels in maximizing profit, while implementing EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects. /ph3What will I be doing? /h3pThe Chief Accountant will support all activities performed by the hotel's Assistant / Finance lead, including understanding financial performance, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, month-end closing activities, and reviewing financial statements in accordance with GAAP, the Uniform System of Accounts, and Hilton policies. The role ensures smooth hotel finance operations, full compliance with policies and regulations, and business partnering with hotel finance teams, hotel management, and external stakeholders such as Commercial, IT, Procurement, Operations, and Shared Service Centers. In the absence of the Assistant Finance Manager/Director, the Chief Accountant will assume their responsibilities. Participation in finance training and development programs is also expected. /ph3What are we looking for? /h3pbJob Roles: /b /pulliManage some AP transactions and cash management /liliSupervise daily bookkeeping for the hotel(s) /liliEnsure transaction accuracy and proper recording /liliReconcile and document balance sheet transactions timely /liliBe familiar with Hilton's chart of accounts and ensure proper use /liliEnsure compliance with local laws, regulations, and Hilton policies /liliComplete month-end closing and prepare financial reports /liliAssist with forecasts and financial schedules /liliSupport internal and external audits /liliEnsure legal and tax compliance /liliParticipate actively in daily finance activities /liliAssist in decision-making with financial data /liliContribute to team development and training /liliCoordinate leave and coverage within the team /liliMaintain a positive working environment and efficient practices /liliAdhere to internal control procedures and report weaknesses /liliMaintain organized filing systems /liliHandle inquiries professionally /liliReview invoices and posting documents for proper coding /liliLead month-end stock, creditors, pre-payments, and accruals processes /liliEnsure accuracy of balance sheet accounts related to stocks and liabilities /liliMaintain Fixed Cost Register and ensure contractual accuracy /liliReview and code corporate charges and Hilton fees /liliPost journal vouchers and prepare vendor tax documentation /liliManage online banking payments and payroll accruals /liliPerform spot checks for employment contract accuracy /liliSupport month-end processes and audit documentation /liliPrepare bank account journal entries and maintain documentation /liliEnsure timely invoice delivery and accurate posting /liliReconcile month-end aging reports with the general ledger /liliPerform additional tasks to ensure smooth hotel operations /li /ulpbNote: /b Good knowledge of Italian is required. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr