Analyst, Financial Reporting & Consolidation

JOB SUMMARY

This position supports the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Consolidation and Manager, Business Operation Analytics with financial information collection, consolidation, and validation to report month end, forecast and budget financial results for the Asia Pacific Continent. This position will represent the Asia Pacific Continent Finance team to liaise with Asia Pacific properties, and various disciplines of the Finance organization, including but not limited to Greater China / Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) Finance Operations. This person is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate information / reporting are provided to internal and external stakeholders, data consolidation, data maintenance, as well as report administration and tools.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Assist in the process of month end financial information collection, consolidation, validation, reporting, and analysis of APAC properties across various systems (Cognos, Pasunity and Peoplesoft) to report month end results for the Greater China & APEC Regions, including ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
• Provide timely, relevant, and accurate regular reporting and analysis of the results of the continent by benchmark against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan
• Support the integration and transition of the various systems to Peoplesoft ledger
• Support the reporting, forecasting and analytical activities including validations, consolidations, operations analysis, and benchmarking.
• Support Property Budget processes including preparing pre-opening budget, budget communication, reporting calendars, and annual Capital Expenditure Planning, providing support to all Asia Pacific properties.
• Support financial system security administration.
• Support a variety of projects in the Asia-Pacific Finance organization.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Strong financial acumen with proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point, with preference for Excel Macro development skills.
• Comfortable with different systems, with strong interest to explore new tools and technology.
• Desire to learn and be challenged to learn new skills
• Ability to organize large volumes of data to create a synthesized, meaningful analysis.
• Strong communication skills. Ability to present financial results in manner appropriate for decision-making (both orally and in writing, in memos or presentation format).
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a team environment or contribute independently; strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Self-starter with strong tendency toward pro-active process improvement.
• Speaking and writing in English required. Additional language skills will be an advantage.
• Adaptable to fast paced work environment with new and changing responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.

Minimum Job Specifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, computer & statistics, or a related field; successful completion of intermediate accounting will be preferred.
• 1 or 2 years of hotel experience in the area of Income Audit will be added advantage.