Interim Senior Analyst, Corporate OTC (Witholding Tax) - 18mths FTC

Department Overview

This opportunity is part of our Corporate Accounting function, which sits within the Hilton Accounting and Finance Services (HAFS) organisation at our Centres of Excellence (CoE). The HAFS organisation manages the accounting and finance functions both on property and at a corporate level, enabling us to develop scalable, global processes that allow our team members the chance for growth and the ability to spend more time on strategic, high value work. This includes managing relationships with our critical business partners across our global activities as it relates to Accounting & Finance, Tax, FP&A, Risk Management, Asset Management and general operations.

Position Statement
This position works under the direction of Corporate OTC leadership and the International Tax team to manage and execute processes related to withholding tax (WHT) compliance for Hilton’s international managed and franchised hotels. The role ensures accurate reconciliation of WHT certificates and deductions, safeguarding Hilton’s ability to offset approximately $25m annually against UK Corporation Tax in line with HMRC requirements.

Position Summary

As Interim Senior Analyst, you will be responsible for collating, validating, and reconciling WHT certificates received from hotels against amounts recorded in Hilton’s General Ledger (GL). You will liaise with hotels and internal teams to resolve discrepancies, monitor compliance with country-specific tax rules, and report exceptions to the Tax team. In addition, you will review GL postings to WHT expense accounts by Cash Applications to confirm that WHT allocations are recorded to the correct account based on fee type and linked to the correct invoices specified by the hotel. This role is critical in maintaining Hilton’s tax compliance and mitigating financial risk, while driving process improvements and leveraging technology for efficiency.

• Planning/Organising Activities
•     Download and review GL data to identify hotels that have withheld tax and require certificates. 
•     Maintain an organised schedule for requesting and tracking WHT certificates from hotels. 
•     Prioritise reconciliation tasks to ensure timely completion and compliance with HMRC deadlines. 
•     Prepare regular status updates and reports for OTC leadership and the Tax team. 
•     Support planning for process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Controlling Activities
•     Reconcile WHT certificate amounts to GL postings and payment remittances (approx. 4,000 transactions annually). 
•     Investigate and resolve variances by liaising with hotels and the Cash Applications team. 
•     Review GL postings to WHT expense accounts to confirm correct allocation by fee type and invoice. 
•     Report non-compliance or discrepancies in withholding percentages to the Tax team. 
•     Ensure all documentation meets SOX and internal audit requirements.
• Supportive Functions
•     Build and maintain strong relationships with hotels, internal finance teams, and the Tax department. 
•     Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on WHT processes and compliance requirements. 
•     Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested by OTC leadership. 
•     Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and process optimisation. 
•     Engage in any other tasks assigned by OTC leadership to support departmental goals.

What are we looking for?

To be successful in this exciting new opportunity, you must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

•     A motivated and enthusiastic team player 
•     Superior attention to detail
•     Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to evaluate and interpret large data sets
•     Proven experience in financial reconciliation, including investigating variances and resolving errors in high-volume financial transactions.
•     A general understanding of withholding tax.
•     Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with hotels and internal stakeholders.
•     Experience working in a Shared Services or Centre of Excellence environment.
•     Ability to collaborate with others and act in an objective manner in order to effectively solve problems and stay on track towards accomplishing organisational goals.
•     Hospitality industry experience is an advantage but not essential.
•     Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (PeopleSoft preferred).
•     Work with minimal supervision, using own initiative whilst thriving in a fast paced and pressured environment
•     Ability to handle and prioritise multiple demands and responsibilities concurrently
•     Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements, including automation initiatives.
•     Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to evaluate and interpret large data sets

Required Qualifications

•     BA/BS Bachelor's degree or experience in lieu thereof 
•     Relevant Accounting Experience

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 travelers 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!