Paymaster - Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Job Description

The Paymaster supports payroll administration for Sheraton Kota Kinabalu, maintaining accurate employee records, preparing payroll data, checking attendance and deductions, processing payments, and handling confidential payroll information. Candidates typically need a diploma or relevant qualification in finance, accounting, human resources, or business, together with payroll or hotel administration experience. Familiarity with payroll systems, spreadsheets, Malaysian employment practices, and basic accounting is useful. The successful candidate should be highly organised, discreet, numerate, deadline-focused, and able to communicate clearly with employees and department leaders. Attention to detail, integrity, teamwork, and the ability to resolve payroll queries professionally are essential.

Company Info

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu is a full-service Marriott International hotel located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The property serves business and leisure travellers, groups, events, and local guests, offering accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, and guest services. As part of the Sheraton brand, the hotel focuses on welcoming hospitality, comfortable social spaces, reliable service, and connections with the surrounding community. Employees work within Marriott’s international operating standards and may receive structured training, staff benefits, and opportunities for career development, depending on the position and employment terms. The hotel’s location provides access to Kota Kinabalu’s waterfront, shopping areas, cultural attractions, and nearby islands. A Paymaster would support the property’s finance and human-resources administration by ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while following company procedures and Malaysian payroll requirements.

Destination Guide

Kota Kinabalu is on the Malaysian state of Sabah, on the island of Borneo, rather than Peninsular Malaysia. It offers opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, healthcare, education, construction, and supporting business services. The city has a relaxed coastal lifestyle, warm tropical weather, affordable local food, shopping, markets, and easy access to beaches, diving, hiking, and islands in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Sabah has a multicultural population, with Malay, Chinese, Indigenous, and international communities; English is commonly used in tourism and professional workplaces, alongside Malay. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored employment pass before starting work, and requirements depend on nationality, salary, qualifications, and role. Employers generally assist with applications, but candidates should confirm current immigration rules. Relocation costs, accommodation, transport, healthcare, and dependent visas should be discussed before accepting an offer.