CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Maintaining Marketing & Sales Finance Goals

Accounting and Reporting

• Assists Director of Finance (DOF) with Period, Quarter and Year-end closing procedures.

• Review balance sheet accounts for M&S units.

• Responsible for period-end variance analysis for the assigned M&S Units.

• Prepare BUVAR reports for the assigned M&S Units.

• Prepare management incentive & commission calculations

Planning and Analysis

• Prepare and manage forecast/budget/LRP for the assigned M&S Units.

• Assist in developing/improving planning model/tool.

• Review the periodic compensation plans.

• Prepare ad hoc analysis as per business needs on specific projects.

• Manage cross-functional projects.

Internal Controls

• Assist in streamlining and improving processes to improve control and efficiency

• Assist in aligning accounting policies, SOPs and practices across Sites

Marketing & Sales Support

• Monitor and control project budgets, commitments and final costs

• Respond to and where applicable, solve issues on business requests

People Management

• Provides direction, guidance and coaching to business partners

• Be an Ambassador for the Finance (M&S)

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform analysis on an ad hoc basis as required by the business.

• It is foreseeable that this job could take on more duties as the company grows, in the area of analysis or general accounting.

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.

• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.

• Creates written and verbal presentations effectively.

• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism at all times.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

The education, experience, skills and attributes important for this position are:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 1 years of relevant working experience.

• Financial Analyst or FP&A experience preferred.

• Experience with US Multi-National Corporation preferred.

• Strong Excel skill is required (Advanced Level).

• Able to build and maintain excellent rapport with all levels of associates.

• A team player with ability to collaborate with senior management, functional departments and external partners.

• Motivated self-starter, resourceful and independent.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Effective conflict management skills.

• Well-organised and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.

• Strong business integrity and holds sensitive information in confidence.

• Understands and possesses the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Leadership

• Professional Demeanor - Exhibiting behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; making a good first impression and representing Marriott in alignment with its values.

• Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; obtaining and comparing information from different sources to draw conclusions, develop and evaluate alternatives and solutions, solve problems, and choose a course of action.

• Adaptability - Maintaining performance level under pressure or when experiencing changes or challenges in the workplace. 

Managing Execution

• Driving for Results - Setting high standards of performance for self and/or others; assuming responsibility for work objectives; initiating, focusing, and monitoring the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively taking action and going beyond what is required

• Building and Contributing to Teams - Leading and participating as a member of a team to move toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.

Building Relationships

• Coworker Relationships - Interacting with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships. 

• Customer Relationships - Developing and sustaining relationships based on an understanding of customer needs and actions consistent with Marriott's Spirit to Serve.

• Fostering Inclusion - Supporting associates with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; leveraging personal differences to achieve objectives; and promoting a work environment where all associates are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.

Learning and Applying Personal Expertise

• Technical Acumen - Understanding and utilizing professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges.

• Auditing and Reconciliation - The ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data, and create flow charts on main accounting and control cycles (A/R, AP, Cash) to facilitate understanding of key control points.

• General Finance and Accounting - The ability to perform bookkeeping procedures, proficiently use financial systems technology, and accurately complete general ledger entries; knowledge of database structures in order to obtain financial queries; establish Cash flow statements and cash flow forecast with a good understanding the financials flows and the working capital needs.

• Analysis - The ability to create and maintain spreadsheets as well as analyze and summarize financial data using appropriate financial software.

• Accounting Knowledge - Knowledge of general accounting principles and current company accounting policies and procedures. This includes general accounting and financial reporting, auditing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

• Accounting and Internal Control Knowledge - Knowledge of local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (local GAAP), Marriott International Policies (MIP), and International Standard Operating Procedures (ISOPs).

• Auditing Skills - The ability to perform auditing procedures, including the ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data.

• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable - Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including knowledge of subledger reconciliation and controls.

• Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.

• Basic Computer Skills - Using basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).

• Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.

• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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