Assistant Financial Controller

Role summary

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The Assistant Financial Controller supports the Financial Controller in managing hotel accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, internal controls, audits and compliance. Candidates typically need a degree or professional qualification in accounting or finance, relevant experience in hotel or hospitality finance, and strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial systems. Hotel accounting experience, supervisory capability and familiarity with systems such as Opera or financial reporting platforms are advantageous. The role requires accuracy, integrity, commercial awareness, confidentiality and the ability to meet strict reporting deadlines. The successful candidate is expected to work closely with department heads, identify cost-control opportunities, maintain effective controls and support the Finance team in delivering reliable financial information.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality company with hotels, resorts and other properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and Australia. The group operates well-known Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN and Traders brands, focusing on genuine hospitality, thoughtful service and high-quality guest experiences. Its hotels employ diverse international teams across rooms, food and beverage, finance, engineering, wellness and commercial functions. Shangri-La places emphasis on service culture, professional development, operational standards and responsible business practices. In Hong Kong, the company has a long-established presence and is associated with premium hotels serving business travellers, leisure guests, events and local customers. Employees can generally expect a structured corporate environment, cross-department collaboration and opportunities to build experience within a global luxury hotel group.