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