Strategic Finance Risk & Controls Leader (Hospitality)

Shangri-La Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur is seeking a seasoned finance professional to join our dynamic finance and audit team. You will support revenue audit, reconciliation, cost analyses, and profitability reviews across multi-site operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong controls.

The role emphasizes governance, risk assessment, and process improvements, with coaching and cross-functional collaboration to enhance financial performance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or related field, or professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, risk management, or financial control functions.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of supervisory, team lead, or assistant managerial experience.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance, compliance, risk management, and audit practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, financial systems, and data analytics tools.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in shared services, hospitality, retail, F&B, or multi-site operations is an advantage.
• Knowledge of process automation, continuous improvement methodologies, and internal control frameworks is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support revenue audit and reconciliation activities to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial transactions.
• Review revenue transactions, adjustments, and exception reports to resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze food and beverage cost trends and operational performance to improve profitability.
• Investigate revenue, cost, inventory, and profitability variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor inventory control processes and ensure compliance with inventory policies.
• Conduct financial risk assessments and control reviews.
• Support implementation of financial controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and follow up on audit findings.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to team members.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve controls, governance, and business performance.
• Prepare and analyze risk control reports and management information.
• Support process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives.
• Assist in executing financial governance, transformation, and strategic projects.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend training, meetings, and employee engagement activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and environmental initiatives.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

Data analytics tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur is seeking a seasoned finance professional to join our dynamic finance and audit team. You will support revenue audit, reconciliation, cost analyses, and profitability reviews across multi-site operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong controls.

The role emphasizes governance, risk assessment, and process improvements, with coaching and cross-functional collaboration to enhance financial performance and regulatory compliance.