Accounts Payable Accountant

Job description

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 26 world-class brands comprising over 9,000 properties in 141 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world.

Hilton Prishtina will be opening soon in Kosovo, bringing one of the world’s most respected hospitality brands to the market. As part of this exciting pre-opening phase, Hilton Prishtina is seeking motivated, professional, and service-oriented individuals to deliver exceptional guest experiences and thrive in a dynamic, team-focused environment.T

he role aims to be recognized as a trusted finance team member. This role supports the finance lead in all training and development activities to develop best-in-class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role supports a robust control and compliance environment and contributes to implement EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects.

What will I be doing?

The Accounts Payable Accountant / Cluster Accounts Payable Accountant is contributing to all activities of the Accounts Payable / OTP (Order to Procure department) in all activities related to timely and accurate payments, maintenance and control of the hotel’s accounts payable and related accounts. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

·  Assists in any other way deemed necessary for the efficient overall operation of the Accounts Payable / OTP (Order to Procure department).
·  Support and contribute to a smooth Accounts Payable / OTP (Order to Procure department) operation in full compliance with the policy, regulatory and contractual framework.
·  Business partner with all hotel finance team members and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including  Human Resources, Supply Management, Commercial and Operations.
·  Participate in all relevant Finance development programs. In case of a joint job role any responsibility relevant joint job descriptions will apply in accordance with Hilton’s job segregation policies. 

What are we looking for?

·  Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections
·  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 help develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
·  Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilities
·  Detail oriented and organized
·  Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & owners.
·  Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
·  Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required

Additional Preferences:

·  University degree in Accounting or Finance
·  SCAAK certification

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!