About the job

The Chief Accountant is responsible for establishing, managing, and maintaining the hotel’s accounting operations during the pre‑opening phase of Mandarin Oriental Hangzhou and ensuring a smooth transition into full operations post‑opening.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, the role ensures the integrity of the hotel’s financial records, accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and full compliance with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) Policies & Procedures.

The Chief Accountant plays a hands‑on and detail‑driven role, particularly critical during pre‑opening, supporting system implementation, balance sheet readiness, audit preparation, and the training of accounting colleagues.

As Chief Accountant, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Establish the hotel chart of accounts, accounting structures, and reporting frameworks in accordance with MOHG standards.
• Support the implementation, configuration, and testing of financial and operational systems (Accounting, PMS, POS, Inventory, Procurement, Payroll) prior to opening.
• Set up accounting processes for pre opening expenses, capitalization, and cost tracking.
• Ensure all accounting documentation, controls, and procedures are audit ready before opening.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports, variance analysis, and schedules for review by the Assistant Director of Finance and Director of Finance.
• Support corporate and ownership reporting requirements during pre opening and opening phases.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of financial data across all systems.

As Chief Accountant, we expect from you: 

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in similar capacity
• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to function well under pressure, set priorities and adjust to changing conditions
• Highly self-motivated, organized, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is required

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

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