Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support - Regent Kuala Lumpur (Pre-opening)

YOUR DAY TO DAY  

People

• Support the day-to-day management of the Finance team, planning and assigning work, and advising on policies and procedures
• Promote teamwork and coordination with other departments, acting as a key finance contact across the hotel

Financial

• Oversee day-to-day accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, audit, and General Ledger functions
• Maintain an up-to-date cash flow projection, maximising cash flow performance through inventory, credit, collection, and disbursement controls
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and the hotel's month-end closing, including IHG and Owner reporting
• Prepare financial analyses of hotel performance, including variance explanations and recommendations
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly, and review and approve reconciliations
• Prepare or review monthly and yearly taxation reports
• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure contracts, leases, and financial records are properly stored and safeguarded

Guest Experience

• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external guests, addressing needs promptly and professionally
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hotel services, programmes, and events to support guests where needed
• Uphold Regent brand standards in every interaction, on and off the guest floor

Responsible Business

• Ensure strict compliance with the Control Self-Assessment (CSA) framework, working toward a full score across all categories
• Implement and maintain accounting practices in line with IHG policy, government regulation, and generally accepted accounting principles
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all hotel accounts
• Stay current on legislative and industry developments relevant to the Finance department
• Perform other duties as assigned

Accountabilities

• Acts as second-in-command of the Finance & Business Support department
• Full oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, income audit, and cash management functions
• Accurate, timely month-end closing and statutory/management reporting
• Full compliance with IHG financial controls, CSA standards, and statutory requirements
• Leadership and supervision of the Finance team

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU  

• To thrive in this role and bring poise and precision to the guest journey, you'll need:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in hotel accounting or audit, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and statutory reporting requirements
• Proven experience supervising or leading a finance team
• Fluent English required; other languages an advantage