Chief Accountant

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of more than 536 hotels in operation. Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travelers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Elewana, Tivoli, NH Hotel Group, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Marriott, and Minor International properties, across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America.

Avani Hotels & Resorts is a vibrant upscale brand offering relaxed comfort and contemporary style. Avani was launched in response to an increasingly influential group of discerning travelers who appreciate stylish design and excellent service, but also demand great value. Avani hotels are designed for the way we travel now. And we think it’s all about balance. Balance between coolness and kindness, between design and function, and between service and privacy.

Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel set to open in Q2 2026 will bring contemporary style and Laotian flair to the heart of the capital, just minutes from Wat Si Saket, Vientiane Night Market, and Chao Anouvong Park. The hotel’s 197 guest rooms and suites will blend modern design with local touches, offering its guests the choice of four dining venues, including an international all-day dining restaurant, a western comfort food concept and bar, and a Southeast Asian fine-dining restaurant. Guests will enjoy Avani Spa with five treatment rooms, an Avani Fit fitness centre and studio, an outdoor swimming pool, and versatile event spaces including a ballroom for up to 320 guests.

As Chief Accountant, you’ll be essential to building the hotel’s financial integrity and systems ahead of opening. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll:

• Lead the design and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee all accounting functions, including AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, tax, general ledger, and month-end close.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow), ensuring compliance with IFRS, Lao GAAP, and Minor Hotels standards.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, partnering with department heads for financial planning.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax authorities to prepare audits, tax filings, and regulatory submissions.
• Train and supervise accounting staff, defining KPIs and driving continuous process improvements.
• Support the revenue management team by providing financial insights and managing revenue recognition processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or ACCA preferred.
• 5+ years of hotel accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting and pre-opening financial setup.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, Lao tax regulations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Opera, SunSystems, SAP) and MS Excel.
• Analytical mindset with exceptional accuracy, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Fluency in English and either Laotian or Thai.
• Leadership experience with ability to develop, coach, and guide finance teams.
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