General Ledger Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Marriott International, Inc

Marriott International, Inc

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Additional Information Location Flexible - Eschborn/London

Job Number

Job Category Finance & Accounting

Location Europe Office - London, Barnard's Inn 86 Fetter Lane, London, London, United Kingdom VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Non-Management

JOB SUMMARY

This position will be part of the EMEA Accounting Team responsible for a number of General Ledger activities, supporting associates based in the Continents Core and satellite offices around Europe.

This individual will work with other members of the Accounting Team under the direction of the Accounting Manager during the Month End process, ensuring reports and reconciliations are produced, both timely and accurately.

The individual will also work with other functions within Finance, including Shared Services and Tax.

Communication and organization are key attributes required for this role, as the General Ledger Assistant will be the key contact within the finance team for some departments, and also perform tasks assigned to him/her from the Accounting Manager and Senior Director of Accounting, as and when required.

SCOPE/BUSINESS CONTEXT/EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

Running, consolidating, and analyzing various reports and financial documents
Assist with the design and preparation of statistical reports, other reporting needs and ad hoc consolidation work as required
Preparation and posting of Marriott International General Ledger (MIGL) journals (including accruals and prepaids)
Perform the month end close process
Support department heads with month end close, as assigned.
Assist the Continent Tax and Entity teams in providing data and analysis, as it relates to financial statement audits, tax compliance and tax audits
Maintain the Fixed Asset register for the offices and perform any necessary changes (including working with the Asset Management team at headquarter)
Responsible for the main bank accounts of the entities including monthly reconciliation, payment processing, journal postings and following up on discrepancies
Accounts Payable, including the review, coding, and posting of AP invoices, entries and running reports to verify late/failed payments
Process manual payments
Support with VAT submission and reporting
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Review, process, & audit travel expense reports for all entities that are not on the Concur Platform.
Provide cover for other members of the Finance & Accounting team in London and Eschborn during periods of absence
Provide a clear, friendly service to all associates
Promptly responding to queries and perform all tasks in a timely manner ensuring all deadlines are met
Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager or Senior Director of Accounting

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Experience

2 years of progressive job experience in accounting/finance field.
Proven experience with balance sheet reconciliation.
Experience with PeopleSoft general ledger system a plus.

Education or Certification

Student of AAT, ACCA or CIMA (or country equivalent) a plus

Attributes, Knowledge and Skills

Good business process and time management skills; ensuring compliance with existing processes and producing quality results.
Able to develop and maintain effective client relationships and promote a client service orientation that delivers customer results.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative work environment.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to articulate issues to a variety of individuals at multiple levels within the organization.
Must be fluent in English.
Ability to communicate effectively with associates on technical accounting issues.
Ability to make decisions in a timely manner and under pressure.
Demonstrates sound organizational and prioritization skills; high performance levels under tight deadlines.
High degree of initiative, personal responsibility and integrity.
Demonstrates an independent ability to research and analyze transactions and balances.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, peoplefirst culture. We are committed to nondiscrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._

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