Financial Accountant - India

A Financial Accountant- India will provide assistance in all transactional & financial accounting and corporate reporting of the India regional office including ensuring compliance with company, statutory and fiscal requirements and timetables.

What will I be doing?

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

• Accounts Payable (Third Party Suppliers)
• Team Member Business Expense Reimbursement
• Accounts Receivable (including local billing)
• Payroll (Processing)
• General Ledger (including Fixed Assets Register)

Reporting:

• Month End Reporting (Close process in Sun GL, Load to Psoft, Supporting Schedules)
• Monthly / Quarterly / Annual Group Reporting requirements
• Provide transactional information to support business analysis and decision making
• Miscellaneous reporting requests

Assistance in Local Statutory Filings and Compliance:

• Handling Statutory Audit including preparation and filing of statutory accounts (including Internal Financial Controls review)
• Group Secretarial Filings and duties for local Hilton entities
• Oversee completion of Government Reports & Surveys
• Compliance with Sarbanes Oxhley and Hilton Policies & Procedures

Tax:

Working closely with the Financial Controller for ensuring the tax compliances such as :

• Ensure Tax compliance for the local entities (Business Tax, Corp Income Tax, Withholding Tax, GST, TP etc.)
• Completion of quarterly tax reconciliation and annual tax pack
• Ad hoc financial analysis and support to the Tax function
• Support to Hilton US tax team for necessary filings in India

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

• Keep up to date on all financial systems. Work with corporate finance in coordinating accounting changes / variances within the various platforms.
• Attend corporate and operations finance meetings as required.
• Assist in special projects as required. Report actions taken or procedural changes necessary to prevent recurrence.
• Assist corporate finance, hotel finance teams, and central finance with financial issues and irregularities. Recommend and help implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Any and all other job duties as assigned.

What are we looking for?

A Financial Accountant - India serving Hitlon 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:

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills: presentations, written and public speaking
• Ability to work in tight deadlines
• Abilty to direct collaboration among cross-functional teams including external resources
• Leads by example to resolve conflicts, introduce change and ensure collaboration among others
• Demonstrates the highest standards of ethical behaviour and absolute discretion with sensitive information
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritise and implement actions required to achieve functional goals
• Ability to work independently and manage the independent work of other team members as appropriate; includes the ability to recognize need for involvement of other teams/peers and capability to effectively facilitate that collaboration.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Strong problem solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate; ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems; ability to develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate.
• Knowledge of computers and computer training techniques.
• Understanding of general ledger account structures.
• Knowledge of business mathematics, including ability to calculate percentage changes and averages/weighted averages; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint including ability to understand/manipulate spreadsheets.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or Candidate with strong Accounting and tax background having at least 2-3 years experience.
• Candidates in the same/similar profiles will be given preference.
• Experience working in multi-cultural or international settings
• Language: English

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Hospitality industry experience preferred
• In-depth knowledge of Indian GAAP
  

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

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 travelers 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!