FINANCE MANAGER

The Datai Langkawi; Kedah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Datai Langkawi is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee monthly financial reporting and supporting schedules. You will assist the Director of Finance, lead the accounting team, and foster strong cross-department collaboration in a luxury hotel setting.

Responsibilities include supervising daily cost and revenue reporting, coordinating audits, and ensuring timely close of books. A relevant degree or CA qualification and 3–5 years in hospitality are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Chartered Accountant.
• 3–5 years hospitality experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Assist Director of Finance in managing Accounts Department.
• Lead accounting staff and coordinate with other departments.

Skills

Accounting

Team leadership

Budgeting

Cost control

Financial reporting

Auditing liaison

Interdepartmental liaison

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Chartered Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

(For Malaysian Applicant only, with hotel experience)

Responsible for preparing all monthly financial reports and relevant supporting schedules. To assist the Director of Finance in managing the Accounts Department efficiently. Lead a team of Accounting Staff and endeavor to maintain a good working relationship with other departments in the Hotel.

1. To establish and monitor data input in a timely and efficient manner.

2. Is able to take corrective measures and actions to assist in achieving targeted financial results in meeting both the budgets and forecasts.

Operational Responsibilities

1. Supervise and verify cost and revenue reports on daily and monthly basis.
2. Maintain necessary reports for the purpose of reconciling and capturing information which are relevant to both internal/external audit purposes.
3. Prepare or delicate to the staff to reconcile bank, accounts payable and other accounting transactions regularly.
4. Check and monitor all balance sheet items regularly.
5. Cooperate with internal and external auditors in the course of their audits.
6. Close all books according to established deadlines.
7. Assist the Director of Finance in the preparation of whatever special projects and reports as required.
8. To undertake other duties as and when required by his/her Superior.

Product

1. Observe constantly the physical product in all aspects is consistent with the hotel standards.
2. Periodically inspect the accounting record storeroom and other areas of relevant to ensure that tidiness and orderliness are observed.
3. Ensure that staff's grooming and neatness are observed regularly.

General

1. Ensure that corporate, divisional and departmental policies and procedures are adhered to at all levels.
2. Liaise closely with other Departments and emphasize on excellent inter-departmental relations considering other departmental procedures and policies.
3. Delegate authority and responsibilities to direct subordinates without relinquishing ultimate responsibilities towards the operation.

Personnel and Training Responsibilities

1. Is an excellent people manager, showing respect for local customs and cultures.
2. To build an effective accounting team through taking an active interest in the development of subordinates through training and involvement in decision makings.
3. Provide subordinates frequent feedbacks on their performances and status of development.
4. Conduct annual appraisals conducted in the Department.
5. Exercise self-control, patience and is known for his fairness at all times.
6. Maintain an Open-Door policy.
7. Project a positive and motivated attitude among his peers and employees at all times.
8. Ensure that all personnel and training related policies are enforced consistently.
9. Ensure that all areas of responsibility are properly staffed, supervised and operating smoothly.
10. Is totally committed to training and shows concern about the training his employees, attend training sessions frequently.
11. To ensure that all employees are fully conversant with the hotel's policies and procedures.

Administrative Responsibilities

1. To maintain all hotel records and forms as prescribed by established policies and procedures.
2. To control the preparation of daily, weekly and monthly accounting reports according to established formats.
3. Is able to meet given or agreed deadlines.
4. To attend all briefings and meetings as requested when necessary.
5. Is able to plan long-term but at the same time is able to react to sudden changes instantly.
6. Be proactive rather the reactive.
7. To ensure that accounting schedules are up-to-date at all times.
8. Conduct briefings and meetings so as to update staff in a manner to run the operation efficiently.
9. Is conversant in the use of computer systems and update her/himself regularly.
10. To ensure that reports are completed for Owner according to established deadlines.
11. To understand and comply with local regulations and legislations relating to licences, accounting treatments etc.
12. To assume the functions of Finance Director in his absence in accordance with the established job descriptions.
13. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
14. Good communications and writing skills.
15. Tasks and Project Management.

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or Charted Accountant

Experience

3-5 years of hospitality experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Please feel free submit your application by submit your Resume/CV to the following emails: -

• Mr Mazlan (Director of Human Resources) | email address: [e-mail]
• Mr Marvin (Director of Finance) email address: [e-mail]