Accountant

Job Description

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, supporting month-end and year-end closing, and assisting with budgets, audits, and financial reporting. Candidates should have a degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field, with relevant hotel or commercial accounting experience preferred. Familiarity with accounting software, spreadsheets, Hong Kong financial regulations, and internal controls is advantageous. The role requires strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to meet deadlines. Employers will also expect clear communication, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and a professional approach when working with hotel departments, suppliers, auditors, and management.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong. Founded in 1971, it operates hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The group is known for its luxury Shangri-La brand, as well as hospitality brands such as Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders. Its properties typically emphasize warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium accommodation, dining, wellness, and conference facilities. Shangri-La employs colleagues from diverse backgrounds and offers opportunities across hotel operations, finance, sales, engineering, culinary services, and corporate functions. An accounting position with the group may provide experience in a structured international hospitality environment, including hotel revenue controls, departmental cost management, reporting, compliance, and collaboration with regional or corporate finance teams.

Destination Guide

Hong Kong is a compact, fast-paced international city made up of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and many outlying islands. It offers strong opportunities in hospitality, finance, tourism, retail, technology, logistics, and professional services. Cantonese is widely spoken, while English is common in business and hotels; Mandarin is also useful. The lifestyle combines excellent public transport, efficient services, international dining, hiking, beaches, and vibrant nightlife, although housing can be expensive and space is limited. Foreign professionals generally need an employment visa sponsored by a Hong Kong employer, with approval based on qualifications, a confirmed job, and market-level pay. Employers often assist with applications and relocation, but candidates should budget for deposits, rent, insurance, and initial living costs. Hong Kong has humid summers, mild winters, and occasional typhoons, so newcomers should prepare for a dense urban environment and fast working culture.