Accountant - Regent Kuala Lumpur (Pre-Opening)

Supervise the Accounts Payable Supervisor and the Receiving & Store Officer 

Cooperate, coordinate and communicate with other departments on accounting matters and internal control 

Report to and communicate with the Director of Finance & Business Support on all matters relating to accounting and financial controls 

Work with your superior in preparing and managing the department's budget, including coordinating the annual budget, monitoring and controlling departmental costs against budget, and contributing to the hotel's strategic plan and goals programme 

Assist in monthly forecasting and yearly budget input 

Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures that improve workflows in the accounts department 

Ensure daily transactions, including food and beverage transfers, are updated accurately and on time 

Prepare and input journal entries, and lead the month-end close, including the IHG and owner reporting package 

Analyse monthly financial accounts and provide financial information to management 

Control all balance sheet accounts through monthly reconciliations, and act on any variances 

Prepare monthly bank and inventory reconciliations 

Prepare monthly and quarterly taxation reports 

Review the accounts payable balance for accuracy, and propose and follow up actions to keep balances over 90 and 120 days to a minimum 

Review the accounts payable purchase journal, the accounts payable and inventory interface, and travel agency commission payments 

Keep records of contracts, licences, CAPEX and fixed asset disposal forms, and the carpark, up to date and accurate 

Liaise with the owner's office and with internal and external auditors 

Coordinate and administer the Control Self-Assessment (CSA) 

Perform other duties as required 

Build and maintain positive relationships with all internal customers and guests, taking action to exceed their needs and expectations 

Create a positive hotel image in every interaction with internal and external customers 

Adhere to hotel brand standards 

Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge, and keep up to date with hotel information, programmes and events, so you can assist guests and respond to their needs 

Assist guests and escort them to locations within the hotel on request 

Implement procedures that enhance the guest experience 

Implement the Control Self-Assessment strictly, and achieve a 100% score in the CSA audit for the Accounts Payable and Inventory categories 

Implement acceptable accounting practices and procedures in compliance with IHG policies, government regulations, generally accepted accounting practices and local conditions 

Maintain documents for audits of the hotel's accounts in line with IHG policies and procedures 

Keep your knowledge of issues relevant to your department and the hotel up to date, including legislation 

Adhere to the IHG Corporate Code of Conduct, the Employee Handbook and hotel policies 

Understand the major strengths and weaknesses of our competitors 

Establish and interpret key performance indicators to manage the business, and consider the financial implications of business decisions and recommendations 

Understand how the business is run and focus on the factors needed for it to be successful and profitable 

Perform other duties as assigned 

Managerial role within the Finance & Business Support Department of a full-service luxury hotel 

Accurate and timely month-end closing and reporting to IHG and the owner 

Strong internal controls and audit readiness, including a 100% CSA score for Accounts Payable and Inventory 

Supervision and development of the Accounts Payable Supervisor and the Receiving & Store Officer 

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance, with 2-3 years' experience in hotel accounting or audit, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience 

Ability to speak the local language(s), and fluent English