Financial Accountant

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality company is seeking a Financial Accountant in Singapore. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, and proven experience in finance roles. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable/receivable, conducting month-end reports, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. The role is in a vibrant multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in internal finance or related role.
• Experience in multinational settings is an asset.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform transactional accounting including AP and AR functions.
• Compile monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements.

Skills

Accounting concepts

Financial reporting

GST knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Accounting

Tools

MS Office 365 (Word and Excel)

Power BI

PeopleSoft accounting system

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Financial Accountant (APA014QI)

Work Location

Hilton - Area Office - Singapore, 3 Temasek Avenue #14-01/05 Centennial Tower, Singapore 39190

Responsibilities

• Transactional Accounting: Accounts Payable (Third Party Suppliers, Intercompany transactions)
• Accounts Payable: Team Member Business Expense Reimbursement
• Accounts Receivable: including local and international billing, AR report and support
• General Ledger: posting and reports
• Banking: bank reconciliations, cash flow statements, and projections
• Balance Sheet: reconciliations
• Any other accounting (AP, AR, GL, or fixed assets-related task) as may be required

• Reporting
• Month-End Reporting (Close process, Supporting Schedules)
• Monthly / Quarterly / Annual Group Reporting requirements
• Support for the budgeting and forecasting process
• Provide transactional information to support business analysis and decision-making
• Assist Government Reports & Surveys as needed
• Miscellaneous reporting requests as may be needed

• Local Statutory Filings and Compliance
• Assistance on Statutory Audits
• Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and Hilton Policies & Procedures
• Handle routine tax returns such as GST, withholding tax, etc.
• Assistance for filing corporate tax returns
• Assistance in any other statutory compliance-related task

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

• Keep up to date on all financial systems. Collaborate with corporate finance to coordinate accounting updates across various platforms.
• Attend corporate and operations finance meetings as required.
• Assist in special projects as required.
• Assist the finance team and central finance with financial issues and irregularities. Recommend and assist in implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• All other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• What it takes to be a great fit
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA) are a plus.
• Proven work experience in internal finance, accounting, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts, financial reporting, GST, and internal finance processes, as well as general ledger account structures.
• Experience working in multicultural or international settings.
• Good communication skills and ability to manage stakeholder relations
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to direct collaboration among cross-functional teams, including external resources
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to introduce change, and ensure collaboration among others
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and absolute discretion with sensitive information
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize, and implement actions required to achieve functional goals
• Ability to work independently and manage the independent work of other team members as appropriate
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Proficient in MS Office 365 (Word and Excel). Knowledge of Power BI is a plus
• Knowledge of the PeopleSoft accounting system is a plus

What it is like working for Hilton

Hilton, the #1 World’s Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!