Assistant Financial Controller

Role summary

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The Assistant Financial Controller supports the hotel’s financial controller in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audits, and statutory compliance. Candidates typically need a degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline, professional accounting qualifications or progress toward them, and relevant experience in hotel finance or a comparable industry. Strong knowledge of Hong Kong accounting requirements, financial systems, Excel, and hotel reporting is expected. The successful candidate should be analytical, detail-oriented, ethical, commercially aware, and capable of leading or supporting a finance team. Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills are important, together with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. The company is known for Asian-inspired hospitality, attentive service, and high standards in guest experience. Shangri-La hotels operate across luxury accommodation, restaurants, meetings and events, wellness, and resort services. Employees generally work in multicultural environments with opportunities for professional development, internal mobility, and exposure to international hotel operations. In Hong Kong, the group has a strong presence and is recognized as an established employer within the city’s competitive hospitality and tourism sector.