Finance Manager

LBS Bina Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia seeks a Finance Manager to oversee the hotel’s Finance Department, including budgeting, forecasting, audit, and financial reporting. You will ensure compliance with local tax laws, statutory requirements, and company SOPs while driving profitability.

Lead accounting functions, cash flow management, and internal controls; prepare monthly statements and the annual budget for senior management and the Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; Intermediate Accounting knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in hotel/hospitality finance desirable.
• Proven ability to manage accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the hotel’s Finance Department.
• Prepare and present monthly financial statements and annual budget to senior management and Board.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, statutory requirements, and SOPs.
• Maintain internal controls, audits, and cash flow management.
• Coordinate asset and liability reconciliation and working capital management.

Skills

Hotel accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Cash flow management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SunSystems

IFCA

SQL

Excel

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the hotel’s Finance Department, including the preparation, management, and monitoring of financial budgets. The role ensures that all financial activities are carried out in compliance with applicable local tax laws, statutory requirements, and the hotel’s policies and SOPs. Key responsibilities include financial analysis and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, audit and internal controls, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital management, and cash flow and cash control. The Finance Manager is also responsible for ensuring the proper safekeeping, maintenance, and updating of all legal, statutory, and financial documentation relating to the hotel. The Finance Manager will prepare and present monthly financial statements, financial performance reports, and the annual budget to the Board of Directors and senior management, providing meaningful financial insights and recommendations to support effective business decision-making.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accounting and Reporting
• Responsible for the properties overall accounting and financial management requirements.
• Lead and facilitate the achievement of property annual goals and targets to ensure profitability and revenue growth.
• Drive overall business performance, e.g. revenue management and sales and marketing tools by active participation in strategy meetings.
• Manage working capital, cash flow, capital and overall expenses to obtain highest value. Identify risk exposure and effectively manage financial risk ensuring effective systems of controls are in place.
• Presentation and Enforcement
• Responsible for the properties overall accounting and financial management requirements.
• Lead and facilitate the achievement of property annual goals and targets to ensure profitability and revenue growth.
• Drive overall business performance, e.g. revenue management and sales and marketing tools by active participation in strategy meetings.
• Manage working capital, cash flow, capital and overall expenses to obtain highest value. Identify risk exposure and effectively manage financial risk ensuring effective systems of controls are in place.
• Checking, Verifying and Analyzing
• Responsible for preparing and reviewing annual budgets, monthly forecasts, operating results.
• Create the annual operating budget for the property and provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for property managers.
• Analyze financial data and market trends and produce accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business; facilitate critique meetings to review information with management team. Provide corporate recipients with forecast information in a timely manner.
• Responsible for verifying all financial reports and ensuring that all transactions are accurate and in compliance with local government regulations.
• Effectively manage communication with owners. Regular dialogue and presentations to owner’s representatives on actual and forecasted financial results. Development and presentation of business cases.
• Build effective working relationship with the rest of the property management team, regional and corporate groups, external customers, partners and auditors. Effectively leverage resources outside of own area.
• Daily Duties and Standard Task
• Put in place appropriate controls to manage business and financial risks. Ensure a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability. Ensure compliance with standard and local operating procedures, and local regulations.
• Oversee internal, external, and regulatory audit processes and ensure compliance with SOPs; make sure appropriate corrections are made.
• Able to prepare and submit management reports in a timely manner and also ensuring delivery deadlines.
• Able to effectively implement all accounting policies and procedures.
• Analyze ROI capital projects prior to committing funds and upon completion determine if anticipated results were achieved.
• Reconcile balance sheet and ensure account balances are supported by appropriate supporting documentation in accordance with SOPs.
• Ensure all issues in the balance sheet are disclosed and adjustments are timely.
• Ensure that the P&L is accurate and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals in a timely manner.
• Effectively manage property working capital and cash flow; identify key projects and manage associated capital expenditure funds for product improvement and increased revenue potential.
• Manage through people and reliable system & process, and assign team members and other department managers' clear accountability backed by appropriate authority to accomplish goals.
• Serve as a liaison between corporate, property, and insurance carrier when claims are filed.
• Able to assist proactively with cost control requirements.
• Finance and Admin / General Matters
• Assists in the building of an efficient and professional team of employees within Finance and Accounting Department.
• Help enhance the team’s business skills. Educate department heads on sales and profit maximization and cost control; provide ongoing analytical decision support & tools to ensure revenue goals are met and opportunities are identified and addressed.
• Monitor and improve hotels operation costs, profitability and manage business risks.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
• Ensure that all contracts are up to date and that there is reminder system in place for renewal and renegotiation if necessary.
• Conduct regular weekly finance department meetings.
• Ensures employees establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships within their team.
• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
• Responsible to ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to hotels standards.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Candidates should have completed Intermediate Accounting and at least one advanced accounting course, or possess an equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably within the hotel or hospitality industry.
• Previous experience as a Finance Manager is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in managing, supervising, and developing Finance team members.
• Experience in owner relations and working closely with hotel owners and senior management is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of hotel accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and financial analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with practical experience using hotel accounting and financial systems such as SunSystems, IFCA, SQL, or other relevant hotel management systems.
• Computer literate and technology-savvy, with the ability to effectively utilize standard software applications, hotel systems, and financial technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong presentation and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with owners, management, colleagues, auditors, and other stakeholders.