Assistant Manager Finance Risk Control

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The Assistant Manager, Finance Risk Control supports Shangri-La’s financial governance, internal controls, and risk-management processes in Malaysia. Typical requirements include a degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, with professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent considered advantageous. Candidates should have several years of experience in finance, internal audit, risk control, or hotel operations, together with strong knowledge of financial procedures, compliance, and reporting. The role requires analytical ability, attention to detail, integrity, confident communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems. The successful candidate is expected to identify control weaknesses, support audits, monitor corrective actions, prepare reports, and work effectively with departments and management.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and city properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for its service culture, premium accommodation, dining, wellness, and event facilities. Shangri-La employs people across hotel operations, finance, engineering, guest services, culinary, sales, and corporate functions. Its Malaysian properties serve business and leisure travellers and typically offer structured hotel procedures, international service standards, employee training, and opportunities for career development. Depending on the property, benefits may include staff meals, uniform, medical coverage, accommodation support, transport assistance, service charge, and discounted stays. Exact benefits and salary depend on the hotel, experience, qualifications, and employment contract.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers varied career opportunities in hospitality, finance, technology, manufacturing, education, healthcare, and tourism. Major employment centres include Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor, Kota Kinabalu, and Langkawi. For island living, Langkawi provides beaches, resorts, a relaxed lifestyle, and a strong tourism economy, while Penang combines heritage, restaurants, beaches, and better urban amenities. Malaysia is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Indigenous influences; English is widely used in business and tourism. Living costs are generally moderate, though central Kuala Lumpur and popular resort areas can be more expensive. International employees normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, with the company handling much of the application process. Relocating candidates should confirm contract terms, accommodation, medical insurance, taxation, transport, and visa eligibility before arrival. Weather is warm and humid year-round, with regional monsoon seasons.