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.
Skills Required
- Degree or professional qualification in Accounting
- At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Solid functional background in General Ledger Accounting
- Experience with balance sheet reconciliations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
- Ability to collaborate with functional departments and external partners
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Excellent organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills
- Audit experience
What We Do
Marriott Vacations Worldwide encompasses a diverse portfolio of businesses — and a distinctive family of brands. Innovation. Integrity. Excellence. This is our story. And while the company spans brands and businesses, decades and continents, our shared inspiration continues to drive us forward: delivering unforgettable experiences that make vacation dreams come true. Grounded in our culture of caring and collaboration, we empower people to live their most fulfilling lives. We believe that how we do business is as important as the business we do. We put our customers at the center of every decision we make. And we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and excellence, all while having fun and winning together as one team. Marriott Vacations Worldwide offers part-time and full-time careers at more than 100 resorts worldwide. Whether sharing warm, welcoming smiles, information about local fun spots or authentic cultural traditions, each of our associates leverages their passion for vacations to create fulfilling careers -- and lives. We foster environments where associates are given opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. Our first focus is to care for our associates so they can care for our customers. #TheMVWay #TeamMVW
