Assistant Financial Controller

Hilton Hotels; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Hotels in Chennai seeks an Assistant Financial Controller to oversee daily finance activities within our hotels and support the month-end close with accuracy and compliance.

You will manage a team, ensure timely reporting, adhere to government tax regulations, and provide financial insights to support decision-making in a hospitality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Management, or related field; finance/accounting certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience including managerial operational accounting roles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong communication and analytical skills.
• Professional accounting qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Finance Operations: Supervise daily finance activities and ensure timely month-end and year-end closings.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure adherence to Finance SPI and government tax regulations, including timely submissions.
• Team Oversight: Understand and support the roles and procedures of all team members under your supervision.
• Efficiency & Organization: Maintain an up-to-date filing system.
• Strategic Support: Assist the Director of Finance/Financial Controller with financial insights for decision-making.
• Policy & Safety Awareness: Stay current with Hilton and hotel finance policies, and promote safe work practices.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Month-end close

Leadership

Education

Degree in Commerce/Accounting/Management

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

OnQ

Check SCM

SUN

OPERA/OnQ PMS

MICROS

HRLINK

Microsoft Office

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! You ensure and maintain a smooth day-to-day work routine within the Finance department, as well as the effective coordination and control of the month-end process. As an Assistant Financial Controller, you're not just ensuring financial data accuracy and compliance – you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

• Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Management, or related field; certified in Finance/Accounting
• Minimum 5 years experience, including managerial operational accounting roles
• Skilled in OnQ, Check SCM, SUN, OPERA/OnQ PMS, MICROS, HRLINK
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, analytical skills, and flexibility during the month/year-end
• Professional accounting qualification preferred.

Here’s what you'll do during a typical day:

• Finance Operations: Supervise daily finance activities and ensure accurate, timely month-end and year-end closings.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure adherence to Finance SPI and government tax regulations, including timely submissions.
• Team Oversight: Understand and support the roles and procedures of all team members under your supervision.
• Efficiency & Organization: Respond to requests promptly and maintain an up-to-date filing system.
• Strategic Support: Assist the Director of Finance/Financial Controller with financial insights for decision-making.
• Policy & Safety Awareness: Stay current with Hilton and hotel finance policies, and promote safe work practices.