Financial Controller

LBS Bina Group Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel group seeks a Financial Controller to oversee all financial matters. You will play a crucial role in ensuring profitability through strategic financial planning, compliance with regulations, and mentoring the finance team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in finance and experience in the hospitality sector, ensuring the hotel maximizes its revenue and maintains strong financial health.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Financial Controller.
• Experience in the hotel/hospitality industry preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and hotel accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and reporting, ensuring timely delivery of management reports.
• Implement internal controls and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Mentor and develop finance team, fostering continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial Planning

Financial Management

Internal Controls

Compliance

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Q3 Financial Cloud

Opera

Material Control (MC)

Job description

Job Descriptions

• Financial Planning & Reporting
• Responsible for the hotel‘s overall accounting and financial management requirements.
• To prepare, review and submit management reports in a timely manner, and ensuring delivery deadlines are met.
• Prepare and review annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and operating results.
• Lead and facilitate the achievement of hotel’s annual goals and targets to ensure profitability and revenue growth.
• Evaluate pricing strategies and provide financial insights to optimize revenue streams.
• Manage working capital and cash flow; analyze financial data and market trends to produce accurate forecasts that maximize value.
• Present financial performance and recommendations to senior leadership in regular meetings.
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Implement appropriate controls to manage business and financial risks. Ensure a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, enhance operations, and improve profitability. Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, local policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee audits and ensure that any financial discrepancies are identified and addressed promptly.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Mentor and develop the finance team, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, & General Ledger (GL), fostering a strong culture of continuous improvement and high efficiency.
• Ensures employees establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships within their team.
• Identify and implement systems or tools suitable for improving team efficiency.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Management from time to time
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Financial Controller; experience in the hotel/hospitality industry preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with experience using hotel accounting software such as Q3 Financial Cloud, Opera, and Material Control (MC).
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.