SSC - Accounts Payable Supervisor

About Hilton
Hilton is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in the
world, with more than ‎6,500 properties in ‎119 countries and territories. In
the ‎100 years since our founding, we have defined the hospitality industry and
established a portfolio of ‎18 world-class brands, including our flagship
Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, which is the most recognized hotel brand in the
world. We have more than ‎100 million members in our award-winning customer
loyalty program, Hilton Honors.
Position Statement:
The Accounts Payable Supervisor will lead the Accounts Payable function for
the hotels across the GCC that are supported by the UAE Finance Shared Service
Centre (SSC).
The role reports to the SSC Finance Manager.
Position Summary:
* Line manage team of SSC Accounts Payable Accountant
* Supporting hotels joining the SSC with the transfer of their Accounts Payable and Payroll process
* Controlling quality of work of the SSC Accounts Payable Accountants
* SSC Accounts Payable and Payroll process improvement
* Monthly balance sheet reconciliations for Accounts Payable and Payroll related balance sheet accounts
* Help coach the team in effective payment process and managing supplier vendor accounts
* Ensures payment processing is compliant as per policy and has all necessary documentation for review before approving the same
* Guide the team on month end process for accounts payable and payroll process
* Reviews month end vendor ageing reports and ensure all reports reconcile and balance against the general ledger
* Ensure SOX compliance for Accounts Payable and payroll function and continuous training for team members
* Ensure supplier reconciliations are performed for all SSC hotels
* Focus on effective communication between hotels and Accounts Payable team
* Perform any additional tasks as assigned to ensure effective operations of the SSC

Qualifications
What are we looking for?
The success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following
attributes and skills:
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Proactive and self-starter
* Follow Hilton Values to motivate and develop direct report Team Members
* Organised and ready to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
* Inquisitive by nature - willing to learn and ready to challenge the process
* Ability to work cohesively with others, both in the office and remotely with hotel Team Members
* Ability to learn multiple systems to provide support, therefore must be willing to accept new challenges
* Accounting knowledge, in particular Accounts Payable
* Systems knowledge, in particular Navision and Excel
Required Qualifications
* Minimum Years of Experience: ‎2 years
* Line management experience (minimum team of ‎5)
* Fluent in English
* Knowledge of the local market with client relationships
Preferred Qualifications
* Education: University graduate and/or accounting qualification
* Minimum Years of Experience: ‎2 years each in Accounts Payable and Payroll