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If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.

About the role

As Cluster Finance Manager, NZ, you will be responsible for the delivery of accounting and financial requirement for the Hotel in an environment of tight control. The incumbent will maintain a smooth day-to-day operation of the Cluster Finance functions covering all towers – Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, Payroll, and General Ledger. Additionally, you will support preparation of month end financial closing and reports, ensuring compliance to Hilton Hotels accounting policies and procedures.

Reporting to the Cluster Director of Finance, NZ, you will provide support to the Cluster Director of Finance and Hotel Finance Leaders as may be required from time to time, including leave cover.

What will I be doing?

Team members management and co-ordination

• Oversees and conducts, where required, thorough training of team members, including induction and ongoing training to include all brand standard training, nominates departmental trainers and ensures their ongoing effectiveness.
• Actively develops team member’s skills and behaviors. Supports and administers rotation process and succession planning within the team.
• Actively manage team members to include coordination of departmental leave and organize coverage of position during the team member absence.

Finance and Accounting Operations

• Effectively manages the daily revenue, payroll and expense reporting process in a timely and accurate manner.
• Be responsible for management and support of the month end procedures for the cluster supported roles across the various entities to ensure completeness, accuracy of result, and timely submission.
• Be responsible for delivery of balance sheets reconciliation to include their preparation and review, ensure fair reflection of the assets and liabilities of the various entities.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with Hilton Hotels Corporation Policy, compliance with owner, statutory and fiscal requirements and timetables.
• Assists in maintaining a focused system of internal controls, which will provide an effective and efficient control over the hotel’s assets, liabilities, revenues and costs. This includes active involvement in ensuring SOX procedures are complied with including performing quarterly SOX self audits and ensuring any compliance issues are followed up and resolved.
• Ensures compliance with legal and taxation legislation.

To successfully file this role, you will have the attitude, behaviours and values including:

• One year (minimum) as Finance Manager or similar managerial role
• Strong computer skills including Excel and accounting systems
• A friendly and outgoing personality with a proactive, “can do” approach
• Well organised and methodical skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Good planning and prioritising skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Flexibility as a team player with good communication skills
• Results oriented and good negotiation instincts
• Strong numeracy and communications skills

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!

As a Hilton team member, you can expect to receive:

• Comprehensive training and support for your new role
• Team member only discount global Hilton room rates
• Discounts of up to 25-50% on products and services in participating Hilton outlets
• Access to Hilton University training, offering more than 3000 learning programs
• Career development planning opportunities