Intern - Finance

Intern - Finance

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because its with Hilton where we never forget the reason were here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.

The Finance Interns core responsibility is to assist the Junior Accountant to check that all charges raised by each department have been properly posted to guests accounts or otherwise accounted for, the correct procedures have been followed and that all daily income that should have been received by the hotel was received.

What will I be doing?

As the Finance Intern, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

General

• Maintain a high customer service focus by approaching your job with the customers always in mind and being proactive in a timely manner towards their needs and requests of customers.
• Have a positive impact, taking personal responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with both customers and colleagues.
• To be motivated and committed, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge.
• To be flexible, responding quickly and positively to changing requirements including the performance of any tasks requested of you.
• Maintain high team focus by showing co-operation and support to colleagues in the pursuit of team goals.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a manner that ensures your safety and that of others in your workplace.
• Contribute positively to equilibrium and esprit by providing both guests and fellow team members with courteous, hassle-free service and by seeking to always maintain a pleasant work environment.

Audit

• Check F&B Revenue Reports, ascertaining that the F&B totals shown are in agreement with the Trial Balance Report.
• Audit guest ledgers and all entertainment checks for propriety and authorization, then forward it to the Director of Finance for review and approval, carrying out the same procedure for house use check.
• Maintain control record of Cashiers over / short and investigate major discrepancies and prepare monthly summaries for the FMs approval, reporting material shortage immediately.
• Check all void checks and prepare void list report (F&B).
• Take cigarette inventory, compare with the figure provided by F&B and prepare monthly cigarette consumption reports for the review of the Cost Accountant.
• Verify the General Cashiers daily report.
• Control all coupons issued in regard to promotions, including group meals, in coordination with the Senior Accountant.
• Assist the Senior Accountant in conducting the cash count of all Cashiers.

Account Payable

• Account for and audit all purchase orders, receive records and suppliers invoices (purchase invoices matching procedure).

• Ensure all invoices have proper supporting documents and authorization before processing payment.

• Prepare vouchers, including cost distributions and account codes for all suppliers invoices and credit memos.

• Balance suppliers monthly statements to the hotels accounts payable record.

• Answer suppliers and other parties queries relating to accounts payable.

Other

• To handle all requests and inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Flexible in relation to work hours, especially during month end.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned to ensure that the department functions smoothly.
• 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.

What are we looking for?

A Finance Intern 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:

• University Commerce Degree in Accounting and Management preferred.
• Possess accounting qualifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical skills and able to communicate effectively.
• Good command of both written and oral English to meet business needs.

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 travellers 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!