Director of Finance - Alila Bangsar Kuala Lumpur

Hyatt Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee the Finance Division. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with financial management standards and lead the Business Plan processes, with a focus on strategic alignment and problem-solving skills. Relevant qualifications and a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' work experience as Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance.
• Experience in financial accounting, reporting, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the department's activities align with the Corporate Finance Strategy.
• Maintain all ledgers, journals, and other accounting records of the hotel.
• Compile and submit all Corporate, Regional, hotel, and governmental reports.
• Prepare and interpret the financial statements and reports for the hotel.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA)

Job description

Overview

Director of Finance - Alila Bangsar Kuala Lumpur

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

Reporting to the General Manager, you are responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the Finance Division including Information Systems and Purchasing and the implementation of Hyatt’s Purpose, Values and Leadership Behaviors whilst maintaining Hyatt’s standards in financial management and compliance in accordance with relevant company and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the department’s activities are aligned with the Corporate Finance Strategy, and that hotel actions have been implemented where appropriate.
• Ensure that government-stipulated associate and tax legislations are strictly followed and implemented.
• Maintain all ledgers and journals and other accounting records of the hotel.
• Compile and submit all Corporate, Regional, hotel and governmental reports.
• Compile and maintain in conjunction with the General Manager and Department Heads all budget and forecasts relating to all activities of the hotel.
• Review and approve monthly journal entries, balance sheet and income statement.
• Prepare and interpret the financial statements and reports for the hotel and communicate to the owners.
• Lead and manage the Business Plan processes.
• Administer Hyatt and Hotel insurance matters in conjunction with the local brokers.
• Apply a growth mindset to the business, in line with Hyatt’s Ways of Working philosophy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and a professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA).
• Minimum 2 years' work experience as Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance.
• Good problem solving, analytical, administrative and interpersonal skills are a must.
• Experience in financial accounting, reporting, and analysis.