Senior Accountant

Hotel De'La Ferns; Brinchang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique hotel in Cameron Highlands is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and experience within the hospitality industry. Key responsibilities include managing accounts, supporting audits, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers a dynamic environment where attention to detail and analytical skills are crucial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience in finance within the hospitality industry preferred.
• Proficient in accounting software and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support finance operations and ensure compliance.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff members.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA)

Tools

Accounting software

Financial management systems

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Senior Accountant at Hotel De'La Ferns, Cameron Highlands

Are you a seasoned financial professional with a knack for meticulous accounting and compliance? Hotel De'La Ferns in Cameron Highlands invites you to join our team as a Senior Accountant. If you're ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance within a dynamic hospitality environment, this is your opportunity!

Company Overview

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Cameron Highlands, Hotel De'La Ferns is a boutique gem, renowned for its timeless elegance and personalized service. Surrounded by lush greenery and mist-kissed landscapes, our hotel is a sanctuary where guests find solace in nature's embrace while experiencing the epitome of refined hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Support and work closely with the team to ensure seamless operations in the finance departments.
• Collaborate on key financial projects and initiatives to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Share insights, ideas, and best practices with the team to continuously improve financial processes and procedures.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff members, fostering their professional growth and development within the department.
• Cash Handling and Internal Audit: Ensure accurate handling of daily cash transactions and proper documentation.
• Assist in conducting regular internal audits to identify and resolve discrepancies in cash float across all departments.
• All red flags should be immediately raised to Manager/Director for investigation.
• Facilitate the process of banking in cash to the relevant financial institution, ensuring timely and secure transactions.
• Accounts and Tax Management: Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Reconcile and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ensure the preparation of a full set of accounts that is audit-ready.
• Implement and maintain a system for proper filing and labelling of all documentation, ensuring easy retrieval and organization.
• Manage the payment of taxes, including SST, Tourism Tax, and Cukai Kelestarian, following LHDN standards.
• External Audit and Compliance: Assist in facilitating internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulations.
• Financial Systems and Software: Support in overseeing the use of accounting software, procurement systems, and financial management tools.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technology to enhance operational efficiency.
• License & Agreement Renewals and Documentation: Assist in ensuring timely renewal of all licenses with relevant authorities, including Bomba, JKKP, Cukai Taksiran, Pintu, Tanah, and other relevant licenses.
• Collaborate in implementing and maintaining a system for proper filing and labeling of all these documentations.
• Ad Hoc Administrative Projects & Tasks: Handle various administrative tasks as needed to support the smooth operation of the finance and procurement departments.
• Assist in undertaking special projects and initiatives as directed by the hotel management.

What You Will Need to Succeed in This Role

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) is a plus.
• Previous experience in finance, procurement, or a related field, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Proficiency in accounting software, financial management systems, and MS Excel.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Have knowledge on e-invoicing and implement.

Join us at Hotel De'La Ferns and be a key player in driving the financial success of our exceptional guest experiences. Send your resume and a cover letter outlining your passion for finance, procurement, and hospitality to @hoteldelaferns.com.my. We look forward to welcoming you to our family!

Important Notices

Please do not share bank or credit card details when applying. Do not transfer money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.