Chief Accountant

Role summary

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The Chief Accountant oversees the hotel's accounting function, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash control, audits, tax compliance and internal controls. Candidates typically need a degree or professional qualification in accounting or finance, relevant hotel or hospitality experience, and strong knowledge of Malaysian accounting, taxation and statutory requirements. Experience with hotel finance systems, financial analysis and team leadership is expected. The successful candidate should be accurate, ethical, commercially minded and able to work closely with the General Manager and department heads. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, together with the ability to meet deadlines and maintain Shangri-La's financial standards in a fast-paced hotel environment.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a major 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 group is recognised for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and well-established properties in Malaysia, including hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu and other resort locations. Shangri-La employs professionals across hotel operations, finance, culinary services, guest relations, engineering and commercial functions. Its work environment generally emphasises service excellence, integrity, teamwork, professional development and attention to detail. A Chief Accountant joining the company would typically work within a structured hotel finance department, supporting operational leaders while ensuring accurate reporting, effective controls and compliance with company and Malaysian regulatory requirements.