Financial Controller

Legoland Malaysia Resort; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-friendly resort destination in Johor, Malaysia, is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the Resort Accounting team. The role includes managing accounting records, providing financial oversight on projects, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a qualification as an ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant and at least five years of relevant experience in Accounting and Finance, preferably in the hospitality industry. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, including free entry to all attractions.

Benefits

Free annual pass

Staff discounts

Medical, dental, and insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Requires at least five years of progressive experience in Accounting and Finance field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Experience in coordinating and implementing financial plans for control of operations is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees professional staff positions of the finance team including accounts payable and receivable.
• Coordinates and administers a plan for the financial control of operations.
• Assures protection for LEGOLAND Malaysia assets through internal controls and auditing.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Decision making

Project management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

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At LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort – Earn AWESOME Benefits, Build AWESOME Memories, and Make an AWESOME Difference. With our Theme Park, Water Park, Hotels, SEA LIFE CENTRE - the opportunities here at LEGOLAND are endless!

Overview

Position Summary

This role has the overall supervision of Resort Accounting for LLMR. You will plan, organize, direct and control accounting and control function of LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort - Park. Providing reporting and financial oversight of project and operational results and advising and making recommendations to management based upon the financial results. You will work with all departments to provide support and coordination through financial reporting and analysis and liaise directly with Group Functions.

Responsibilities

• Supervision: Oversees professional staff positions of the finance team including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting, and inventory functions with potential to additionally include the cash control departments. Has responsibility for operational effectiveness, leadership, training and supervision, staffing and personnel decisions.
• Accounting Records: Ensures LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort system of accounts and records are properly maintained. Ensures compliance with accounting and tax statutory requirements (IFRS). Review balance sheet accounts accurately with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Operational Controls: Coordinates and administers a plan for the financial control of operations. Such a plan provides for profit planning, revenue forecasts, expense budgets, cost standards, capital investment, saving opportunities and exposures. Implements necessary controls and procedures to effectuate the plan.
• Internal Controls: Assures protection for LEGOLAND Malaysia assets through internal controls, auditing and maintenance of proper insurance coverage.
• Internal and External Reporting: Compares performance with operating plans/budgets, provides reports and interprets the results of operations to all levels of management. Reporting activities include: Coordinating preparation of Audited Financial Statements, Preparing monthly/quarterly internal financial statements with actual to budget results, and preparing regular operational/financial measurement reports. Accommodate any internal, external, or statutory audit requests. Accommodate requests from area, regional or corporate office.
• Cash Management: Provides short-range and long-range forecasts of cash requirements and obligations, as a basis for maintaining adequate funds. Execute cash disbursements for payment of corporate expenditures in accordance with disbursement policies.
• Support: Assists all departments with related information required by them to carry out their assigned responsibilities.
• Assist the Finance Director: in any ad-hoc project or task list deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Requires at least five years of progressive experience in Accounting and Finance field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Requires a track record of success in Accounting functions.
• Experience in coordinating and implementing financial plan for control of operations is required. Experience with corporate profit planning, revenue forecasts, expense budgets, capital investment, saving opportunities and exposures are required.
• Requires strong analytical and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated success in project management skills, including budgeting.
• Must possess strong management skills, including selecting, training, developing and coaching people.
• Preferably from Hospitality industry.

About The Benefits

In return you will find a competitive salary and benefits package (including a medical, dental and insurance), and benefit from free annual pass, staff discounts, and free entry to all our Merlin attractions which also extend to family and friends. In addition, you can expect continued growth of joining an exciting, global organization.

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Hotel & Accommodation Services 101-1,000 employees

The LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort brings together a LEGOLAND Park, Water Park and Hotel in one LEGO® themed location. It is a family holiday destination with more than 70 hands-on rides, slides, shows and attractions. It has seven themed areas of attractions for all ages such as The Beginning, LEGO® Technic, LEGO Kingdoms, Imagination, LEGO City, Land of Adventure and MINILAND. It’s an inspirational land where the children are the heroes. From LEGO experiment centres to rollercoasters, the park is a day-long voyage of discovery for all the family.

LEGOLAND Water Park which can be enjoyed seperately or in combination with the theme park has more than 20 slides and water based attractions and boasts 70 LEGO models. The LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort is designed for families with children aged 2-12.

LEGOLAND® Hotel Malaysia has 249 themed guest rooms, you and your family can choose from one of three popular LEGO lines – Pirate, Kingdom or Adventure themed. All rooms include two separate sleeping areas, with a king-size bed for grown-ups, and a separate area for up to three little ones, complete with a bunk bed, pull-out trundle bed and their very own TV!

Treat your family to the ultimate LEGO® experience at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort. From the moment you arrive at the spectacular dragon-guarded entrance, you\'ll be delighted by interactive LEGO® features, themed play areas, kid\'s entertainment and family restaurant with amazing LEGO® models everywhere. It is the first of its kind in Asia and will offer adventure, education and fun for action-packed day trips or short break destination.