Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Financial Controller di Wyndham Semporna Resort Sabah - Maukerja

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Pre-Opening Team | Wyndham Semporna Resort, Sabah

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Financial Controller to lead the Finance Department during the pre-opening and operational phases of Wyndham Semporna Resort. The successful candidate will oversee financial planning, budgeting, accounting systems, internal controls, and statutory compliance while ensuring the resort is financially ready for a successful opening.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Opening & Financial Setup

• Lead the establishment of the Finance Department, including policies, procedures, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare the pre-opening budget, cash flow projections, opening balance sheet, and working capital requirements.
• Develop the resort's chart of accounts and establish accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Coordinate with the General Manager, department heads, owners, and corporate finance team on pre-opening expenses and financial requirements.
• Establish financial controls for procurement, purchasing, receiving, inventory, and payment processes.
• Monitor pre-opening expenditure against the approved budget and report variances.

2. Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee daily accounting operations, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audit, and cash management.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial analysis.
• Monitor revenue, operating expenses, payroll costs, departmental profitability, and key financial performance indicators.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards and hotel management requirements.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions and profitability.

3. Budgeting & Cost Control

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Monitor departmental expenses and implement effective cost-control measures.
• Establish inventory controls for food and beverage, operating supplies, and other resort assets.
• Review purchasing commitments, supplier contracts, capital expenditure, and payment approvals.
• Work closely with department heads to improve productivity and manage operating costs.

4. Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with Malaysian tax, accounting, statutory reporting, and other applicable financial requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, banks, and relevant government authorities.
• Oversee SST, withholding tax, payroll-related statutory contributions, and other applicable tax and statutory obligations.
• Maintain proper documentation, financial records, and audit trails.
• Establish procedures to prevent fraud, financial irregularities, and unauthorised expenditure.

5. Team Leadership & Operational Readiness

• Recruit, train, and develop the Finance team in preparation for the resort opening.
• Establish departmental organisation structure, job descriptions, and work schedules.
• Coordinate with HR, IT, Procurement, F&B, Rooms, and other departments to ensure operational readiness.
• Conduct financial training for department heads on budgeting, purchasing procedures, and cost control.
• Ensure the Finance Department is fully operational before the resort's opening date.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably within the hotel or resort industry.
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Assistant Financial Controller, or Finance Manager in a hotel or resort is preferred.
• Previous hotel pre-opening experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of hotel accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls.
• Familiarity with hotel financial systems, accounting software, and property management systems.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian accounting standards, taxation, SST, and statutory compliance.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight pre-opening deadlines.
• Willing to be based in Semporna, Sabah, and travel when required.

Pay: From RM144,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person