Chief Accountant

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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