Assistant Director of Finance - Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Role summary

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The Assistant Director of Finance supports the hotel’s financial leadership by overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, internal controls and compliance. Candidates should have a degree or diploma in accounting, finance or a related field, with several years of hotel finance experience and strong knowledge of accounting systems and Malaysian regulations. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA or MIA membership are advantageous. The role requires accuracy, commercial awareness, leadership ability and confidence working with department heads and senior management. The successful candidate is expected to protect company assets, maintain reliable financial records, meet reporting deadlines, support audits and provide practical advice that improves the hotel’s profitability.

About the employer

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu is a full-service hotel in Sabah operated under Sheraton, one of Marriott International’s globally recognised hotel brands. The property serves business travellers, leisure guests, groups and events, offering accommodation, dining, meetings and guest services in Kota Kinabalu. Sheraton hotels are known for welcoming public spaces, practical business facilities and a community-focused hospitality style. As part of Marriott International, the hotel benefits from international operating standards, structured training, career mobility and established finance, compliance and guest-service systems. The finance team works closely with all hotel departments to manage budgets, revenue, costs, payroll controls, purchasing, reporting and financial governance. Employment may also provide access to Marriott’s employee benefits and global associate programmes, subject to local terms, eligibility and the specific employment contract.

Working in Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu is on the Malaysian side of Borneo, in Sabah, and offers opportunities in hotels, tourism, restaurants, aviation, retail, education, healthcare, construction and marine-related businesses. The city has a relaxed coastal lifestyle, tropical weather, seafood markets, shopping centres and easy access to beaches, islands, Mount Kinabalu and rainforest attractions. Sabah’s culture is diverse, with Malay, Chinese, Indigenous and international communities; English is widely used in hotels and business, while Malay is the national language. Living costs are generally lower than Kuala Lumpur, although central housing and imported goods can be expensive. Foreign professionals normally require an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, and the company must complete immigration approvals before work begins. Candidates should verify visa eligibility, accommodation, medical insurance, taxation and relocation support directly with the employer. Flights, banking and transport are generally accessible, but island and rural travel can require additional planning.