Director of Finance

Hilton; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking a dedicated Director of Finance for their hotel in Malaysia, aiming to maximize value and develop the finance function. The successful candidate will manage all financial requirements and compliance. A university degree and accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) along with significant hotel accounting experience is required. Join Hilton and contribute to exceptional guest experiences while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• University degree required.
• Finance or accounting certification such as ACCA or CPA is mandatory.
• At least 5 years of hotel accounting experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial accounting and control in a hotel environment.
• Manage accounting records and ensure compliance with various requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure effective control.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Internal Control Management

Tax Compliance

Management Reporting

Cost Management

Education

University degree in Finance or Accounting

Finance/Accounting certification (ACCA, CPA)

Tools

OnQ

OPERA

MICROS

Job description

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton, and many others.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.

The Director of Finance is an integral part of the 4D structure within the hotel, providing support and technical expertise to other members of the team. This role is responsible for all accounting and financial requirements for the hotel in an environment of tight control. He/she will provide financial support, advice, and expertise to the General Manager and hotel team, with the aim of maximizing value and developing the quality of the Finance function within the hotel.

What will I be doing?

As the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Financial Accounting & Control: Best practice financial accounting processes in a robust control environment
• Overall management of the accounting records and financial reports of the hotel, ensuring compliance with company, owner, statutory, and fiscal requirements and timetables.
• Ensure that the balance sheet accurately reflects the assets and liabilities of the hotel, with regular reviews and reconciliations.
• Maintain a system of internal controls to provide effective control over assets, liabilities, revenue, and costs.
• Ensure legal and tax compliance, maintaining adequate insurance and managing pension schemes where applicable.
• Coordinate with internal and external audits, ensuring effective in-hotel audit programs and prompt corrective actions.
• Develop and review financial procedures to maximize impact and efficiency.

Additional responsibilities include management reporting, business support, IT systems, investment management, strategic planning, people development, cash & working capital management, and cost management.

Qualifications include a university degree, finance/accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA), at least 5 years of hotel accounting experience, including 2 years in a similar role with an international hotel, and proficiency in English and relevant systems such as OnQ, OPERA, MICROS, etc.

Working for Hilton offers a unique opportunity to be part of a leading global hospitality company committed to exceptional guest experiences and team member development.