INTERNAL CONTROLS MANAGER

Job Number Job Category Finance & Accounting Location Spain Area Office, Carrer de la Marina , Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? N Relocation? N Position Type Management JOB SUMMARY The Internal Controls Manager is a key member of the Finance Team in Europe, Middle East and Africa, working under the general supervision of the Senior Manager Internal Controls, EMEA.
This position is responsible for evaluating and improving the control environment and operational effectiveness for managed hotels within the continent and ensuring compliance with Marriott’s financial policies and procedures.
The position carries out reviews at hotels or task force to assist hotels with challenges and assess controls and adherence to Company Policies and Procedures and supply recommendations to aid improvement where necessary.
The role contributes to the formulation and implementation of controls where new processes are required.
The role provides training for hotels associates and managers to strengthen and enhance the processes and tools to help create strong internal controls which in turn will minimize risk and safeguard company assets.
Scope.
Internal Controls Manager is responsible for hotels/ Areas and tasks assigned to him/her in EMEA  Location requirements.
The Manager Internal Controls to be located in any of the Europe offices Travel Requirements.
There may be up to 50% business travel required.
CANDIDATE PROFILE  Education and Experience    Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field; successful completion of intermediate accounting required.
Minimum of 4 years of experience, including at least one of the following areas.
1+ year as previous Marriott Director of Finance 2+ years as previous Assistant Controller 3+ years’ experience in hotel auditing Language Requirements.
High proficiency (speaking, reading and writing) in English is essential.
Fluency in a second language is preferable.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES  Determines schedule of reviews for the assigned area based on risk assessment and discussion with Area Director of Finance, Senior Manager of Internal Controls, EMEA and Senior Director of Internal Controls, EMEA.
Conducts property and entity/office reviews across the Continent as per the agreed schedule to assess internal controls in areas which include.
Cash, Purchasing, Payroll and other accounting processes and key control initiatives and policies as directed.
Conducts desktop audits to ensure controls are in place around areas including but not limited to Marriott BoVoy, Cash Rebates and Expense claims.
Utilises Data Analytics to support the continent audit process.
Works with the Controls Team to enhance audit tools.
Meets with Management at all levels to discuss audit findings and produces reports with recommendations to enable the property to take corrective action to improve internal controls Conducts balance sheet reviews, highlighting any issues to Area Director of Finance/Director of Entities and Senior Manager of Internal Controls.
Ensures that accounting and self-audit principles and policies are followed, and trains hotels about the adequacy and effectiveness of internal accounting procedures, operating systems, financial policy compliance and overall controls.
Collaborates with the Controls Team in discussions around opportunities for improvements to policies, programs, and activities of the continent, makes recommendations regarding specific areas of responsibility, Ensures consistent treatment and resolution of issues.
Participates in the training provided by appropriate MI Corporate Departments.
Train property teams on control environment enhancements and shares best practices within the continent Attends and presents at Area Finance meetings.
Follow up on issues and recommendations from Internal Audit reviews and develop plans to improve overall control environment.
Follow-up, review and participate in the quarterly MIP-66 reporting from the properties.
Participates in continent wide projects, provides internal controls support to projects.
Participates in investigations if needed.
Assists with the training of new members of the Controls Team.
Complies with Marriott Regional Office’s policies and procedures.
Maintaining Goals Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines are met.
Promotes the documenting of project progress accurately.
Provides input and assistance to other teams regarding projects.
Managing Work, Projects, and Policies  Manages and implements work and projects as assigned.
Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Provides timely, accurate, and detailed status reports as requested.
Demonstrating and Applying Discipline Knowledge  Provides technical expertise and support to persons inside and outside of the department.
Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
Demonstrates knowledge of function-specific procedures.
Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to job.
Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data and/ or process information.
Additional Responsibilities  Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person in a timely manner.
Demonstrates self confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
Informs and/or updates leaders on relevant information in a timely manner.
Manages time effectively and conducts activities in an organized manner.
Presents ideas, expectations and information in a concise, organized manner.
Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.
Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by manager.
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES  Leadership Adaptability – Maintains performance level under pressure or when experiencing changes or challenges in the workplace.
Communication –   Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods.
Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, and chooses a course of action.
Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.
Strategy Development - Develops business plans by exploring and systematically evaluating opportunities with the greatest potential for producing positive results; ensures successful preparation and execution of business plans through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.
Managing Execution Building and Contributing to Teams - Participates as a member of a team to move toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.
Strategy Execution – Ensures successful execution across of business plans designed to maximize customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.
Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.
Planning and Organizing - Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.
Building Relationships Customer Relationships - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer/stakeholder needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.
Coworker Relationships -  Interacts with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships.
Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.
Generating Talent and Organizational Capability  Organizational Capability - Evaluates and adapts the structure of assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.
Talent Management - Provides support and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.
Learning and Applying Professional Expertise Applied Learning - Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others.
Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach business and administrative challenges.
Technical Acumen - Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges.
General Finance and Accounting -The ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, current company accounting policies and procedures, general accounting and financial reporting, auditing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable practices to ensure property maintenance of business unit and/or company financial information Financial Audit and Controls -The ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data, and create flow charts on main accounting and control cycles (A/R, AP, Cash) to facilitate understanding of key control points; including knowledge of and ensuring execution of local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (local GAAP), Marriott International Policies (MIP), and International Standard Operating Procedures (ISOPs).
Carry out an independent appraisal to evaluate the effectiveness of controls in place at the hotel with reference to Company Policies and Procedures.
Maintain accurate and detailed working papers in the agreed standard format  Use relevant computer programs to verify details of recorded transactions; conduct detailed examinations of cash receipts and disbursement vouchers, payroll records, requisitions, delivery notes, receiving reports, and other accounting and operating documents to ascertain whether transactions are properly supported and are recorded correctly.
Issue reports, within prescribed deadlines, following control reviews enabling the hotel to take corrective action to improve controls where necessary  Recommend ways to bring programs and operations into compliance with goals and objectives.
Monitor completion of Hotel audits via Quickbase or QA tool and support hotels where necessary.
Periodically assist the Senior Manager Internal Controls and/or Senior Manager Internal Controls with various reporting requirements.
Carry out Task force roles when and where necessary.
Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.
Computer Skills -  Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.
hotel systems (Opera, PeopleSoft, SUN, LMS, etc.)   Mathematical Reasoning - Adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
Oral Comprehension - Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Reading Comprehension – Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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