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Accounting Assistant - Accounts Receivable & Credit
Role summary
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The Accounting Assistant supports accounts receivable, credit control, billing, payment allocation, reconciliations, and follow-up of outstanding balances. Candidates are generally expected to hold a diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline, with experience in hotel finance or accounts receivable preferred. Familiarity with accounting systems, Microsoft Excel, and basic financial controls is useful. The role requires accuracy, numerical ability, organization, confidentiality, and effective communication with guests, companies, banks, and internal departments. The successful candidate should be dependable, able to meet deadlines, comfortable investigating discrepancies, and willing to work in a fast-paced luxury-hotel environment. Cantonese and English are valuable for this Hong Kong position.
Can I work in Hong Kong?
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How it works
How it works: Hotel line jobs only via the Labour Department's import scheme: 4-week local test, median wage, 2 local staff per import; managers get a General Employment Policy visa.
Watch for: Since 16 June 2026 kitchen and table-service jobs need a 6-week local test and 3 local staff per import; the hotel applies, you cannot apply yourself.
Official source: Labour Department: Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Hong Kong
Usual for Hong Kong, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not for local hires; imported line staff are housed by the hotel, at most 20% of pay deducted (scheme rule) |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff canteen or duty meals common; free for imported workers when provided (scheme rule) |
| Flights | None for local hires; imported workers get free flights both ways (scheme rule); managers negotiate |
| Service charge | Varies by hotel; ask how the service charge is shared before you accept |
| Contract | Imported workers: 24 months at most, then 7+ days home leave and a new approval (scheme rule) |
| Leave | 7 days a year, rising to 14 after 9 years, plus 15 statutory holidays (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% up to HKD 145,000 a year (about USD 18,600), then 2% to 17%; pension (MPF) 5%, max HKD 1,500 a month |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong is a luxury hotel in the Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company known for high-end hotels, resorts, and service-focused guest experiences. Located in Tsim Sha Tsui East, the hotel is close to Victoria Harbour, business districts, shopping areas, restaurants, and major transport links. Its operations include accommodation, dining, banquets, meetings, wellness facilities, and guest services, creating a broad range of hospitality and corporate support roles. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured hotel procedures, departmental coordination, and strong attention to service quality. Finance team members support the commercial and operational performance of the property by maintaining accurate records, managing collections, and ensuring proper financial controls. Benefits and staff policies vary by position and should be confirmed directly with the employer.