Assistant Financial Controller

Role summary

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The Assistant Financial Controller supports the hotel’s financial operations, reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with department leaders. Typical requirements include a degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline; professional accounting qualification or progress toward one; several years of hotel or hospitality finance experience; and strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, and local regulations. The successful candidate is expected to maintain accurate accounts, oversee month-end closing, monitor costs and revenues, support audits, strengthen financial controls, and provide reliable commercial advice. Strong analytical, communication, leadership, organizational, and systems skills are essential, along with discretion, integrity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced international hotel environment.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a major Asian hospitality company operating luxury hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Founded in Hong Kong, the group is recognized for its high standards of service, distinctive Asian hospitality, and portfolio of Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders properties. Its hotels typically provide accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting facilities, wellness services, and business or leisure experiences. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on personalized guest service, operational excellence, employee development, sustainability, and responsible business practices. An Assistant Financial Controller in a Shangri-La property would generally work in a structured hotel finance department, partnering with operational teams while ensuring sound reporting, compliance, budgeting, cost control, and financial governance.