Accountant

Job Description

The Accountant is expected to manage financial records, prepare reports, process journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support month-end and year-end closing. Candidates should have relevant accounting experience, sound knowledge of financial controls and reporting standards, and strong numerical and analytical skills. Familiarity with accounting systems, Excel, and hospitality operations is advantageous. The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, good organization, and the ability to meet deadlines in a busy hotel environment. Professional accounting qualifications or progress toward them may be preferred. The successful candidate should communicate effectively, work well with colleagues across departments, and uphold Shangri-La’s service and ethical standards.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a major luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and known for its hotels, resorts, residences, and hospitality services across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The group operates under a strong service culture inspired by Asian hospitality, with an emphasis on genuine care, refined experiences, and operational excellence. Shangri-La hotels typically offer accommodation, restaurants, lounges, meetings and events, wellness facilities, and business services. The company employs people across guest services, culinary operations, finance, engineering, sales, and management. Working for Shangri-La can provide exposure to international hotel standards, structured training, and opportunities to develop within a global hospitality organization.

Destination Guide

Hong Kong offers strong opportunities in hospitality, finance, retail, technology, logistics, and professional services. The city is fast-paced, international, and highly connected, with Cantonese, English, and Mandarin commonly used in business and daily life. Residents enjoy excellent public transport, dense urban neighborhoods, diverse food, shopping, cultural attractions, hiking trails, beaches, and nearby islands. Housing can be expensive, particularly in central districts, so many employees live in areas such as Kowloon, the New Territories, or outlying islands and commute by MTR, ferry, or bus. Overseas professionals generally need an approved employment visa before starting work; the employer normally supports the application, which requires a confirmed offer and suitable qualifications. Candidates should budget for rent, deposits, insurance, and initial living costs, and confirm tax, medical, and relocation arrangements with the employer.