Chief Accountant

Hilton Hotels Corporation; Cusano Milanino; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading hotel chain in Lombardy seeks a Chief Accountant to oversee financial operations. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable transactions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and compliance with both local laws and Hilton policies. The ideal candidate has a strong background in finance and excellent knowledge of Italian. This position supports the finance team and contributes to a positive working environment.

Competenze

• Good knowledge of Italian is required.
• Experience in managing financial transactions and audits.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and Hilton policies.

Mansioni

• Supervise daily bookkeeping for the hotel(s).
• Prepare financial reports and conduct month-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with Hilton policies and local regulations.
• Assist in team development and finance training.

Conoscenze

Financial reporting

Cash management

Compliance with regulations

Bookkeeping

Team leadership

Descrizione del lavoro

The 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.

What will I be doing?

The 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.

What are we looking for?

Job Roles:

• Manage some AP transactions and cash management
• Supervise daily bookkeeping for the hotel(s)
• Ensure transaction accuracy and proper recording
• Reconcile and document balance sheet transactions timely
• Be familiar with Hilton's chart of accounts and ensure proper use
• Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and Hilton policies
• Complete month-end closing and prepare financial reports
• Assist with forecasts and financial schedules
• Support internal and external audits
• Ensure legal and tax compliance
• Participate actively in daily finance activities
• Assist in decision-making with financial data
• Contribute to team development and training
• Coordinate leave and coverage within the team
• Maintain a positive working environment and efficient practices
• Adhere to internal control procedures and report weaknesses
• Maintain organized filing systems
• Handle inquiries professionally
• Review invoices and posting documents for proper coding
• Lead month-end stock, creditors, pre-payments, and accruals processes
• Ensure accuracy of balance sheet accounts related to stocks and liabilities
• Maintain Fixed Cost Register and ensure contractual accuracy
• Review and code corporate charges and Hilton fees
• Post journal vouchers and prepare vendor tax documentation
• Manage online banking payments and payroll accruals
• Perform spot checks for employment contract accuracy
• Support month-end processes and audit documentation
• Prepare bank account journal entries and maintain documentation
• Ensure timely invoice delivery and accurate posting
• Reconcile month-end aging reports with the general ledger
• Perform additional tasks to ensure smooth hotel operations

Note: Good knowledge of Italian is required.