Finance Manager - Courtyard Setia Alam

Role summary

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The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the hotel’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll coordination, cash control, audits and compliance with Marriott and Malaysian regulations. Candidates typically need a degree or professional qualification in accounting or finance, relevant hotel or hospitality experience, strong knowledge of financial systems and reporting standards, and good Excel skills. Experience in a supervisory or managerial finance role is preferred. The successful candidate should be analytical, ethical, organised and commercially minded, with the ability to communicate clearly with department heads and senior management. They are expected to maintain accurate records, protect company assets, meet reporting deadlines, identify cost-saving opportunities and support sound business decisions in a busy hotel environment.

About the employer

Courtyard by Marriott Setia Alam is a contemporary business and lifestyle hotel in Setia Alam, Selangor, operated under Marriott International’s Courtyard brand. The hotel is designed for business travellers, families and guests visiting the Klang Valley, offering comfortable accommodation, dining, meeting facilities, fitness amenities and practical services for longer or short stays. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotel brands across numerous countries and a strong focus on service, operational standards, associate development and internal career mobility. Working at Courtyard Setia Alam generally involves collaboration across finance, rooms, food and beverage, sales, engineering and guest services. Employees can benefit from Marriott’s international culture, training resources, staff travel programmes and opportunities to progress within the company’s global hotel network.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia combines modern cities, multicultural communities and easy access to tropical islands. The role is based in Setia Alam on Peninsular Malaysia, near Kuala Lumpur, rather than on an island, with strong employment opportunities in hotels, tourism, finance, technology, retail and shared services. Malay, Chinese and Indian influences shape the culture, while English is widely used in business. Lifestyle costs are generally moderate, though Kuala Lumpur-area housing and transport can be higher than in smaller towns. Popular island destinations include Langkawi, Penang, Tioman, Redang and the Perhentian Islands, offering beaches, diving and relaxed weekends. Foreign candidates normally need employer sponsorship, an approved Employment Pass and permission to work before starting employment. Relocating involves arranging accommodation, medical checks, banking, tax registration and local transport. Malaysia’s climate is hot and humid year-round, with monsoon conditions varying by coast.