Finance | Senior Finance Executive (IP&E GBA-2107)

CITADEL Pacific Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Executive to enhance their finance and procurement operations. This role involves managing inventory accounting, supporting procurement strategies, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong finance background and a passion for procurement, contributing to cost savings and supplier relationship management. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable development and continuous improvement in its operations. If you are looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in accounting, reporting, controlling, and procurement.
• Strong background in accounting and financial reporting.
• Proficient in English and Cantonese, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory accounting, costing, and financial reporting.
• Support procurement processes and vendor negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and data integrity.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Procurement

Costing Analysis

Vendor Negotiation

Data Integrity

ERP Systems

Supplier Relationship Management

Market Research

Bilingual (English and Cantonese)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Procurement

Tools

ERP Applications

Job description

The Senior Finance Executive, reporting to the Finance Manager, provides support in inventory accounting, costing, prepayments, accruals, provisions, and taxation. This role also involves managing and supporting the procurement process for products and services. Working closely with the Procurement Manager, the Senior Finance Executive supports the consolidation of purchasing requirements, preparation of tenders/RFQs, vendor screening, negotiation, costing analysis, and award evaluation. They ensure compliance with accounting standards, maintain accurate records and effective controls, and contribute to cost savings, supplier relationship management, and the continuous improvement of procurement strategies. This role is ideal for individual with a strong finance and accounting background who also have an interest and passion for procurement process.

Responsibilities

Accounting and Reporting

• Work with a team to deliver accounting and month end processes timely.
• Responsible for inventory accounting and costing, prepayments, accruals and provision.
• Conduct reconciliations & review accounts regularly.
• Support statutory reporting, taxation, and financial audit.
• Streamline processes to enhance speed and effectiveness.

Controls, Data and Record Management

• Ensure data integrity and proper record management for reporting and analysis purposes
• Comply with effective internal controls, address any deficiencies quickly.
• Support internal audit / control review activities. Follow up improvement actions.
• Support new ERP implementation and enhancement projects

Business Partnering

• Ensure accurate and consistent financial data to facilitate strategy delivery and decision making.
• Support delivery of business targets, strategies and plan.
• Support management on projects and ad-hoc requirements to improve cash, growth and productivity.

Procurement

• Develop and implement strategies for spending categories (e.g. engineering, marketing, delivery, etc.).
• Source potential suppliers, conduct market research and due diligence check according to company compliance policy to identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing for favourable terms with suppliers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand procurement needs and ensure timely service delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance, maintain relationships, foster innovation and ensure compliance and service quality.
• Analyse spending patterns and identify value-for-money opportunities for savings and improvements.
• Support maintenance of the Approved Supplier List and utilize ERP applications to enhance Procure-to-Pay (P2P) efficiency.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, procurement, or any related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in accounting, reporting, controlling and procurement.
• Strong background in accounting, reporting and controlling.
• Proficient in English and Cantonese, both in writing and speaking.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Background or experience in energy/gas related industry is a plus.
• ACCA finalist or equivalent

About IP&E GBA

From 1 July 2021, IP&E GBA acquired EssoLPG and become the authorized Esso/ Mobil LPG Brand Licensee in Hong Kong and Macau.

As a licensee of Esso/Mobil Gas, we are committed to offering you high-quality products and value customer experience through our extensive distribution network, intensive industry expertise and professional customer service representative continuously. We also have a strong commitment to sustainable development. In the future, we will put effort into maintaining a balance between making profit and fulfilling the company’s responsibilities towards the community and environment.