The Finance Executive – General Accounting supports daily accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, payables and receivables, month-end closing, financial reporting, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates typically need a diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with relevant hotel or commercial accounting experience preferred. Familiarity with accounting systems, Microsoft Excel, Malaysian financial practices, and internal controls is expected. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, organised, discreet, numerically confident, and able to meet deadlines in a busy hospitality environment. Good communication skills, teamwork, integrity, and a service-minded attitude are important, along with the flexibility to support audits and other finance duties when required.
Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and other hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and beyond. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and its Shangri-La Cares commitment to colleagues, guests, communities, and sustainability. Malaysian properties include city hotels and resort destinations, offering career opportunities across rooms, food and beverage, finance, engineering, wellness, and guest services. Employees generally work in structured, multicultural environments with established training and operational procedures. A Finance Executive in General Accounting supports the financial discipline behind the hotel, working with operational departments, auditors, suppliers, and senior finance colleagues to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
Malaysia offers varied opportunities in hotel finance, accounting, shared services, tourism, retail, and multinational companies, particularly in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, and other resort areas. Its culture combines Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences, with English widely used in business. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed coastal and island communities; food is diverse, and living costs are generally moderate, though Kuala Lumpur and popular resorts can be more expensive. Foreign employees normally require an employment pass sponsored by the hiring company, and approval depends on the role, salary, qualifications, and current immigration rules. Employers usually guide the application and onboarding process. Relocating staff should arrange authenticated qualifications, medical checks if required, suitable accommodation, local banking, transport, and insurance before arrival.
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