FUNCTION:   

The Financial Controller (Golf Club) maintains the General Ledger and must maintain a good working relationship with the other departments in the Hotel and Club. He/she is responsible for the preparation, timeliness and accuracy of the monthly financial statement which is to be completed within the specified dates for proper distribution. He/she must have a complete understanding of all Club operation and finances.

In addition to leading the Accounting Department for the Golf Club, this role carries extended oversight responsibility for the hotel’s financial and operational performance. The Finance Controller will help merge relevant functions between the club and hotel, ensuring integrated reporting, cost efficiency, and operational alignment.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

1. Taxation, Systems & Process Knowledge

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all Accounting Department procedures and operations, including in-depth expertise in Sales and Service Tax (SST) and e-invoicing requirements.

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of monthly financial statements, KPIs, quarterly reports, and other required reports for both the Golf Club and the Hotel.
• Keep all accounting records up to date, including cash book, bank reconciliations, balance sheet schedules, fixed asset register, and SST reconciliation.
• Prepare and update the Corporate Tax Organizer and reconcile with the Company’s appointed tax consultant.
• Prepare and update draft audit reports and reconcile with the Company’s appointed audit firm.
• Update the accountant’s report for inclusion in the prospectus, ensuring alignment with audited financial statements.
• Prepare special reports as assigned by Club Management on a timely and accurate basis.

3. Budgeting & System Updates

• Prepare and compile the draft budget, ensuring completeness of data, strategies, action plans, Capex, and intercompany transaction tallies.
• Update the approved budget into the Sage 300 (ACCPAC) accounting system.

4. Performance Monitoring & Variance Analysis

• Compare budgeted vs. actual expenditure and revenue, reporting findings to the Department Head to enable timely remedial action.

5. Staff Supervision & Development

• Undertake staff planning, training, preparation of work schedules, and monthly reconciliations.
• Review the quality of work from supervisors and clerical staff for accuracy, quality, and timeliness.
• Serve as a point of contact for staff inquiries, providing clear guidance on all administrative policies and procedures.

6. Audit Coordination

• Cooperate with internal and external auditors on all audit functions.

7. Cost Advisory & Strategic Recommendations

• Recommend new reports and other cost-cutting measures to assist Management in planning decisions.

8. Document & Transaction Accuracy

• Ensure the accuracy of all documents and figures, including cash book, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Liaise with intercompany counterparts for monthly confirmation of intercompany balances and resolve any discrepancies.

9. Payroll & Overtime Verification

• Verify and check staff overtime claims after update by Paymaster.

10. Daily Collections & Banking Audit

• Audit the summary of daily collections and banking submitted by the Accounts Executive to ensure:
  a) All collections submitted are duly recorded in the summary (GCR).
  b) All monies (cash/cheque) submitted are actually banked by sighting the machine-validated paying slip from the bank (CIMB).

11. General Duties

• Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Certification: ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA, or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role; golf club or hospitality experience is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, SST, e-invoicing systems and Sage 300 Accounting System. Familiarity with the operational and reporting requirements of an unlisted public company limited by shares would be an advantage.
• Attention to detail, integrity, organizational ability, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work at Putra Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.