JOB OVERVIEW
The Finance Executive will assist the Finance Manager in directing the financial activities of the Group such as generating bills and collecting all revenue owed to the Group and operational hotels in an accurate, timely manner in accordance with accounting policies and procedures. The Finance Executive must also assist in day-to-day finance operations and is primarily responsible for computing, recording, collecting, analysing and verifying numerical data for use in maintaining accounting records of the financial operations of the Travelodge hotels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reconcile daily cash handover from the Front Office and ensure alignment with system records
- Perform timely bank deposits and accurate accounting entries
- Investigate and resolve cash discrepancies in coordination with the Front Office
- Review and process vendor invoices with proper system entry
- Execute payments in accordance with the payment schedule
- Maintain vendor master data and contract documentation
- Verify billing, confirm incoming payments, and manage receivables
- Follow up on outstanding balances and assist in discrepancy resolution
- Collaborate with Front Office and Reservations to ensure data accuracy
- Manage daily petty cash disbursements and reimbursements
- Perform regular cash counts and reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with internal control policies
- Review, issue, organize, and archive invoices
- Maintain and update invoice tracking records to ensure accuracy and traceability
- Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on pending collections
- Handle purchase requests and ordering of daily operational supplies for the Front Office
- Track delivery status and perform goods receipt and accounting entries
- Support inventory control and maintain relevant records
- Prepare and submit monthly accommodation tax filings in a timely manner
- Ensure on-time settlement of accommodation tax liabilities
- Assist in month-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Support preparation of financial data for reporting purposes
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting, preferably in the hospitality industry
- Good understanding of hotel financial operations, including AP, AR, income audit, general ledger, and month-end closing
- Familiarity with accounting standards, internal controls, and basic tax/statutory compliance requirements
- Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel; experience with hotel PMS or ERP systems is an advantage
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work closely with operations and other departments
- Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good with numbers and eye for details
- Great understanding and experience in hotel operations and its financial aspect
- Committed and able to work in a team
- Good analytical and management skills
- Able to work under pressure
Pay: RM3,800.00 - RM4,900.00 per month
Benefits:
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Work Location: In person