Accountant

WilliamSELECT; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

WilliamSELECT represents a renowned luxury Maison seeking an Accountant to join their finance team in Hong Kong. The role oversees full-set accounting, IFRS/local GAAP reporting, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, tax filings, and external audit liaison across South Asian markets.

Strong Excel and SAP experience, and fluency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin preferred. The ideal candidate has a CPA/ACCA and at least 5 years in MNC or multi-market environments, with meticulous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Qualified CPA, ACCA, CPAA, or equivalent professional certification is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of solid, relevant accounting experience. Experience within MNCs, retail sectors, or multi-market Asian entity closing is highly advantageous.
• Solid grasp of local tax filings and statutory reporting across Asian jurisdictions is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Excel; hands-on experience with SAP systems is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-set accounting operations, including AR, AP, GL, and Fixed Assets.
• Lead month-end closing activities, journal entries, and reconciliations for South Asian entities.
• Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Deliver timely, precise month-end financial reports and disclosures to regional leadership.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors and accounting service providers to manage tax filings.
• Act as liaison for external auditors regarding annual audits and statutory reporting.
• Assist management with internal controls, system implementations, and ad-hoc projects.

Skills

MS Excel

English proficiency

Cantonese

Mandarin

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CPAA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client is an iconic, world-renowned luxury Maison. Celebrated for its decades of heritage, exceptional craftsmanship, and commitment to using the finest raw materials, the brand represents the absolute pinnacle of high-end fashion and lifestyle. To support their expanding regional footprint, they are currently seeking a meticulous and high-caliber Accountant to join their finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management: Oversee full-set accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), General Ledger (GL), and Fixed Assets management.

Month-End Closing & Reporting: Lead month-end closing activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations for South Asian entities, strictly adhering to IFRS and local GAAP standards.

Balance Sheet Integrity: Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations and proactively resolve outstanding items to ensure clean and accurate financial records each month.

Financial Reporting & Disclosure: Deliver timely, highly precise month-end financial reports and disclosures to regional leadership.

Tax Compliance: Collaborate closely with external tax advisors and outsourced accounting service providers to manage direct and indirect tax filings across South Asian markets.

Audit & Statutory Compliance: Act as the key liaison for external auditors regarding annual audits, statutory financial reporting, and localized compliance requirements.

Process Improvement & Projects: Assist management with internal controls, system implementation initiatives, workflow enhancements, and special ad-hoc projects.

Requirements

Education & Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Qualified CPA, ACCA, CPAA, or equivalent professional certification is strongly preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of solid, relevant accounting experience. Experience within MNCs, retail sectors, or multi-market Asian entity closing is highly advantageous.

Technical & Tax Expertise: Solid grasp of local tax filings and statutory reporting across Asian jurisdictions is a plus.

Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Excel; hands-on experience with SAP systems is a distinct advantage.

Language Proficiency: Excellent command of written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Key Attributes: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, highly organized, self-motivated, with high attention to detail and precision.

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