Assistant Director of Finance

Hilton's Finance Leadership Fast-Track Program is a 24-month Corporate Finance initiative built
to develop emerging finance professionals into Directors of Finance and Finance Managers
across Thailand. Join at Millennium Hilton Bangkok, supporting an existing Director of Finance
while you build the leadership capabilities to run your own hotel's finance function.

THE VALUE OF FAST-TRACK

By joining Hilton through the Finance Fast-Track program, candidates will enjoy the following benefits

• Fast track career development

• Structured training through various exposure opportunities in country

• On the job experience through participation in social projects

• Mentoring and coaching support from key management staff/division heads

• Development the right capabilities and competencies to take on a future key leadership role within Hilton APAC Finance.

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

CANDIDATE Profile

Candidates should possess:

• In-country mobility within Thailand

• University Commerce Degree in Accounting and Management preferred. 

• Previous experience in a managerial operational accounting role. 

• Fluent in written and spoken English to meet business needs. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. 

• Ability to lead, to provide guidance and to develop team members. 

• A resourceful individual who is creative and able to maintain flexibility. 

• Line operations management and labor related experience preferred.

As the Assistant Director of Finance, you will report to the hotel Director of Finance, and be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: 

• Carry out best practice financial accounting processes in a robust control environment. 

• Responsible for the overall management of the accounting records and financial reports of the hotel ensuring compliance with company, owner, statutory fiscal requirements and timetables. 

• Ensure that the balance sheet is a fair reflection of the assets and liabilities of the hotel, regularly reviewed, and reconciliations of all accounts performed. 

• Ensure compliance with the management agreement with Hilton International, and any Owner / Lease agreement. 

• Maintain a focused system of internal controls, which will provide an effective and efficient control over hotel assets, liabilities, revenue and costs, ensuring compliance with company policy. 

• Maintain control over hotel assets, liabilities, income and expenditure on behalf of both the Operator and Owner, providing management, leadership and accountability for the financial performance of the hotel. 

• Ensure legal and tax compliance, and that adequate insurance cover is maintained. 

• Manage the pension scheme where applicable, ensuring that adequate accounting, actuarial and legal controls are in place. 

• Ensure valid permits and licenses have been obtained for such matters as importation, currency transfers and hotel operations (bars, clubs, casinos etc.). 

• Take responsibility for the safekeeping and updating of all leases and contracts which may affect the financial status of the hotel. 

• Liaise and co-operate with both Internal and External Audit ensuring that an effective programme of in-hotel audit is in place and that corrective action is promptly taken where required. 

• Develop high quality management information and performance measurement that is timely and accurate. 

• Implement reporting that incorporates benchmarking, identification and measurement of key performance indicators, using the balanced scorecard. Reporting should not only look to historical performance within the hotel, but also outward and forward. 

• The Management reserves the right to change / extend this job description if necessary, at any point of time during her / his employment. 

• Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.