Senior Accountant (1-Year Contract)

Job Summary

This role reports to the Associate Director, Finance and is responsible for all finance and accounting activities including Marketing & Sales (M&S) Operations in the Asia Pacific region, which includes execution of month-end close and balance sheet management under a strong internal control environment. In performing the duties, legal regulations, GAAP as well as operating procedures of Marriott Vacations Worldwide must be complied with.

Position requires strong collaboration with other team members and other departments, primarily M&S departments, in ensuring the day-to-day accounting functions under the Senior Accountant’s responsibilities are operating smoothly.

Core Work Activities

5. Internal Controls

• Balance sheet reconciliations performed, and reconciling items cleared in the following month and ensuring account balances are correct and meaningful.
• Document the nature and purpose of balance sheet accounts and the transactions flow though (i.e. accounting entries).
• Develop and update SOPs/Job Aids regularly.
• Assist in formulating processes and SOPs, if needed.
• Work with Controllership peers in controllership process improvements and standardization of processes

6. Ad Hoc Support & Requests

• Perform analyses on an ad hoc basis as required and assist on other accounting works as required by the business.
• Participate in finance projects as the business requires such as standardized BS reconciliation process.
• Strong collaboration and support business partners.
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism at all times.

Candidate Profile

• Diploma in Accounting with at least 5-7 years or a Degree in Accounting with at least 4-5 years post-qualification experience, preferably in US MNCs/audit.
• Solid functional background in General Ledger Accounting
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations.
• A team player with ability to collaborate with functional departments and external partners
• Motivated self-starter, resourceful and independent
• Good problem-solving skills
• Keen eye for details with an aptitude for numbers
• Well-organized 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
• Ability to be flexible with job duties and scope of work
• Enthusiastic individual with excellent organizational and communicational skills and attention to detail
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) and other language skill advantage to collaborate with associates in other locations.
• Hybrid work model, able to work in office up to 5-days a week (if required)

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.