Director of Finance

AccorHotel; Sepang; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hotel group in Selangor, Malaysia, seeks a finance professional to oversee the Finance Department's operations. The role involves leading financial planning, analyzing monthly results, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and have at least five years of senior finance experience. Proficiency in MS Office and strong leadership skills are essential. Opportunities for personal development and employee benefits are available.

Benefits

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor hotels worldwide

Talent development through Accor’s learning programs

Opportunity to grow within your property and across the world

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in a senior finance or accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulatory standards.
• Excellent command of English; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department.
• Lead and coordinate the hotel’s financial planning and budget management.
• Analyze financial performance and prepare forecasts.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial regulatory standards

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Business acumen

Multicultural adaptability

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in MS PowerPoint

Knowledge of Opera PMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department.
• Lead and coordinate the hotel’s financial planning and budget management functions.
• Monitor and analyse monthly operating results against the approved budget.
• Manage debt financing arrangements and coordinate debt service payments with external parties.
• Prepare annual reports on actual revenues, transfers, and expenditures.
• Analyse financial performance and prepare forecasts and projections.
• Conduct financial evaluations for contract negotiations and investment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with all government and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term departmental goals, policies, and operating procedures.
• Establish and maintain an organisational structure and staffing level to achieve departmental objectives.
• Act as the primary liaison with government and legislative bodies on financial matters.
• Oversee financial audits and recommend improvements to internal controls and procedures.
• Conduct regular reviews of procedures for purchasing, receiving, storage, issuing, food preparation, and portion control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a senior finance or accounting role, or at least two (2) years in a similar capacity.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulatory standards.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and relevant financial and accounting systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Excellent command of English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Experience with Opera PMSand Accor systems is an added advantage.
• High level of professionalism with strong business acumen.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• An inspirational, hands-on leader with a passion for training and people development.
• Culturally aware, professional, and adaptable in a multicultural environment.
• Strong integrity, resilience, and the ability to perform well under pressure.

Additional Information

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor hotels worldwide.
• Develop your talent through Accor’s learning programs.
• Opportunity to grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to contribute to the community and make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activities.