The Finance Executive – General Accounting supports daily accounting operations, including journal entries, ledger maintenance, reconciliations, month-end closing, accounts payable and receivable support, and financial reporting. Candidates are generally expected to hold a diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with relevant experience in hotel or commercial accounting preferred. Familiarity with accounting software, Microsoft Excel, Malaysian accounting practices, and internal controls is useful. The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, good time management, and the ability to meet reporting deadlines. Shangri-La would also expect strong communication skills, a service-minded attitude, teamwork, and the flexibility to work with different departments in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is known for its warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and distinctive properties in both city and resort locations. Its operations cover accommodation, restaurants and bars, meetings and events, wellness, and guest experiences. Shangri-La employs people across hotel operations, finance, engineering, culinary services, sales, and corporate functions. In Malaysia, the group has established properties serving business and leisure travelers. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment where professionalism, attention to detail, guest satisfaction, integrity, and teamwork are highly valued.
Malaysia offers opportunities in hospitality, accounting, tourism, retail, technology, manufacturing, and shared services, particularly in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor, Langkawi, and Kota Kinabalu. Its island destinations, including Langkawi, Penang, and parts of Sabah, combine beaches, nature, historic towns, and vibrant food cultures. Malaysian life is generally affordable compared with many major international cities, although central Kuala Lumpur and popular resort areas cost more. The culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences; English is widely used in business and hotels. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, and the company must meet immigration and salary requirements before work begins. Relocating workers should arrange valid travel documents, accommodation, medical coverage, tax registration, and a local bank account. Malaysia has warm weather year-round, with regional monsoon seasons affecting travel and island activities.
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