Senior Accountant II

Job description

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Senior Accountant II will be responsible for month-end close and balance sheet management process, statutory and financial reporting, and ensuring the maintenance of strong internal controls. In performing the duties, legal regulations, GAAP as well as operating procedures of Marriott Vacation Club (MVCI) must be complied. This position requires strong collaboration with team members and cross-functional departments to ensure the smooth and efficient execution of day-to-day accounting operations. The role supports accounting activities across multiple countries; therefore, fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Accounting and Month End Close Execution Prepare standard journal entries with correct PeopleSoft GL string and project ID. Ensure all accruals, amortizations and period close journal entries are prepared accurately and on a timely manner. Analyze monthly financials variances against prior month Work with Asia Pacific (AP) finance and US team to resolve accounting discrepancies and implement process improvements around the month-end close process. Ensure all financial closing timelines are met. Ensure overall processing integrity and accuracy. Support business partners in addressing their queries and needs. Balance Sheet Reconciliation Prepare schedules and reconciliation to support balance sheet positions. Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are supported with adequate documentation. Understand the nature of transactions in the reconciliations and investigate irregularities. Ensure all issues identified during the reconciliation review process are clear in the next reporting period. Improvise and standardize balance sheet reconciliations/schedules documentation across entities within area of responsibility. Inter-company and International Billings Check that inter-company billings are valid and well supported. Raise inter-company recharges and book billing to correct operating unit and account code. Confirm, reconcile and settle intercompany balances monthly. Perform inter-company reconciliation and ensure reconciliation are supported with documentation. Ensure balances are reflective of entity function/transactions/structure; interco settlement are routed per entity structure and settled timely. Statutory Reporting Prepare statutory reporting deliverables for audit, tax and others accurately and timely. Assist in completion of statutory reporting for entities under your responsibility area within timelines: Audit (including drafting of financial statements and local statutory filing). Ensure clear reconciliation and documentation between management accounts (US GAAP) and local statutory accounts. Prepare and ensure VAT filing and withholding Tax filing are filed as per the statutory deadline Assist in annual corporate income tax filing Assist with statutory audit Assist quarterly MVWP-66 balance sheet blackline certification Cash management Manage cashflow requirements of your responsible entities. Ad Hoc Support and Requests: It is foreseeable that this job could take on more duties are required, in general accounting. Provide backup support for other Controllership team members who are unavailable, in critical areas to ensure continuity in Controllership functions. Develop and update SOPs/Job Aids regularly. Assist in formulating processes and SOPs, if needed. Perform other analysis as required by the business. Participate in finance projects as the business requires. Inform and/or update finance manager and peers on relevant information in a timely manner. Assist on other accounting/internal controls work as required by the business. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism always. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Degree / Professional Qualification in Accounting with at least 3-year post-qualification experience, preferably with audit experience. Fluent in English (written and spoken) Solid functional background in General Ledger Accounting. Experience with balance sheet reconciliations. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel. Team player with ability to build and maintain good rapport with all levels of associates and to collaborate with functional departments and external partners. Well-organised, meticulous and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively Motivated self-starter, resourceful, independent and good problem-solving skills. Strong business integrity and holds sensitive information in confidence Understands and possesses the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment Ability to be flexible with job duties and scope of work Enthusiastic individual with excellent organizational and communicational skills and attention to detail Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.