Financial Accountant - General Ledger

Role summary

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The Financial Accountant – General Ledger is responsible for maintaining accurate ledger records, preparing journal entries, supporting month-end and year-end closing, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and assisting with financial reporting and audits. The role typically requires a degree or diploma in accounting or finance, relevant experience in hotel or commercial accounting, and familiarity with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organised, trustworthy, and able to meet reporting deadlines. Knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards, strong reconciliation skills, and professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CA would be advantageous. Experience in hospitality finance and the ability to work collaboratively across departments are also expected.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group with roots in Asia and a global portfolio of hotels, resorts, and residences. The company operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets under the Shangri-La brand and related hospitality concepts. Its hotels are known for personalised service, comfortable surroundings, and strong attention to guest experience. Shangri-La Singapore is a prominent luxury hotel located near Orchard Road, offering accommodation, restaurants, event facilities, wellness services, and extensive business operations. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop careers in hotel operations, finance, sales, engineering, and corporate support. The group places emphasis on service excellence, teamwork, professional standards, and long-term employee development.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city with strong opportunities in hospitality, finance, technology, healthcare, logistics, and professional services. Its multicultural population includes Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international communities, reflected in its food, festivals, languages, and daily life. The lifestyle is safe, clean, efficient, and urban, with excellent public transport, shopping, restaurants, parks, and healthcare. Housing can be expensive, especially near central areas, so many employees share apartments or live farther from the city centre. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, depending on qualifications, salary, and current government criteria. Employers commonly assist with applications, while candidates should prepare verified qualifications and employment documents. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid throughout the year, with frequent rain. Relocation planning should include housing, transport, insurance, and local banking arrangements.