Senior Accounts Officer Job at Hilton Worldwide

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below

Job Position: Senior Accounts Officer

Job No: HOT09FVL
Job Location: Murtala International Airport Ikeja, Lagos
Schedule: Full-time
Job: Finance
Brand: Curio Collection by Hilton

Job Description

  • A Senior Accounts Officer will supervise the Accounts function within the Finance department by overseeing the development and processes of accurate. 

What Will I Be Doing?
As Senior Accounts Officer, you will supervise the Accounts function within the Finance department by overseeing the development and processes of accurate reports and account management. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

  • Ensure the accuracy of all department processes to the various accounts
  • Supervise processes and people to ensure that all payment deadlines are met
  • Development of the Finance Team and other roles that may interact with financial processes to help provide the hotel with a multi-skilled Team
  • Build accurate financial reports and identify discrepancies clearly
  • Manage all account inquiries and disputes
  • Prepare forecast and month end report
  • Balance accounts on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
  • Act in accordance with fire, health and safety regulations and follow the correct procedures when required
  • Execute on tasks/requests as instructed by the Finance Manager and/or General Manager

What Are We Looking For?
A Senior Accounts Officer serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

  • Previous experience in a high volume Accounts function.
  • Previous experience in PeopleSoft and SUN accounting software.
  • High-level of attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Computer literate, with good MS Excel skills.
  • Good time management and organisation skills.
  • Ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external customers.

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

  • Relevant Degree, in Accounting or related business discipline, from an academic institution.
  • Previous Accounts experience, preferably within a hotel environment