Director of Finance - Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel (Pre Opening Team)

Minor Hotel Group Limited; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Director of Finance for the Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel, set to open in Q2 2026. The candidate will oversee the resort's financial strategy and operational performance, requiring a degree in Finance and at least 5 years of managerial experience in hotel finance. It offers a dynamic environment with 378 new keys and extensive facilities. Exceptional communication skills and knowledge of hotel internal controls are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience at managerial level in hotel finance.
• Rebranding or pre-opening experience is an advantage.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial strategy and operational performance of the resort.
• Optimize internal controls and financial reporting.
• Manage and develop the finance team.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team management

Technical accounting skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Sun systems

Opera

Micros

Job description

Director of Finance - Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel (Pre Opening Team)

Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel is set to open in Q2 2026 with 378 new keys, offering all‑day dining, a rooftop pool, and 855 sq m of meeting space.

Job Description

You will take the lead on the resort's financial strategy, operational performance, financial reporting, setting up and optimizing internal controls, team management and development, capital expenditure review, and developing productive relationships with third parties in the region. The role will work closely with the General Manager, the cross‑functional Executive Team, and the Corporate Office to set up, establish, and drive the performance of the resort.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field & professional accounting qualification
• Minimum 5 years experience at managerial level that includes a track record of driving hotel finance performance
• Strong technical accounting, finance & taxation skills
• Preparation, review, analysis & presentation of management & statutory reporting
• Extensive knowledge of hotel internal controls
• Knowledge of budget process
• Team management, with ability to meet tight deadlines & coach team
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at various levels
• Rebranding/pre‑opening experience & having set up and managed a cluster finance operation is an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Computer literate, including systems implementation & knowledge of Sun, Opera & Micros