Accountant

FGS Global (Asia) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

FGS Global (Asia) Limited is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join the Asia finance team in Hong Kong. The role focuses on audit support, tax compliance, and financial reporting across Hong Kong, Singapore, and China entities.

The ideal candidate will take ownership, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and thrive in a fast-paced professional services setting. VAT/GST filing across relevant jurisdictions is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline; GPA 3.0+
• At least 2 years of relevant accounting experience in professional services or multinational environment
• Experience with statutory audits and tax filing preferred; familiarity with Singapore GST and China VAT is advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP/accounting systems experience (e.g., NetSuite) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; fluency in English and Cantonese preferred (Mandarin advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting: bookkeeping, voucher entry, reconciliations, and monthly close
• Reconcile revenue, costs, and expenses for accurate accounting treatment
• Assist in monthly/quarterly/annual financial and management reports preparation
• Support statutory audits by maintaining accurate records and providing documentation
• Assist with tax filings across HK, Singapore, and China including GST/VAT and corporate tax
• Support accounts payable and billing: invoice processing, payments, vendor/client setup
• Review employee expenses and corporate expenditures per policy
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance Asia finance efficiency
• Perform ad hoc finance and admin duties as required

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel

NetSuite

English and Cantonese

Mandarin (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

FGS Global helps the world's most influential leaders move minds and markets. Working where business, government, and public opinion intersect, we advise CEOs, boards, and leadership teams at the most consequential moments.

We work as one team across geographies and disciplines - bringing together specialists with backgrounds in communications, finance, law, government, journalism, data science, and digital. Whatever the moment demands, we combine multidimensional perspectives to help leaders anticipate what's next, engage the stakeholders who matter, and drive meaningful outcomes.

Across 31 global offices, we draw on the full depth of the firm so clients can operate with clarity, act with confidence, and lead with trust. This collaborative approach has established FGS as a market leader: we are consistently ranked Band 1 for Crisis & Risk Management and Litigation Support by Chambers and Partners, and were ranked the #1 Global M&A PR firm by deal value and deal count for four consecutive years (Mergermarket, 2025).

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our Asia finance team in Hong Kong. This role supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the firm, with a focus on audit support, tax compliance, and financial reporting across the Hong Kong, Singapore, and China entities.

The ideal candidate will be someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates clearly with internal and external stakeholders, and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced professional services environment. Experience with VAT/GST filing across Singapore and China jurisdictions will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Handle the company’s accounting work, including bookkeeping, voucher/invoice entry, account reconciliations, and monthly closing.
• Reconcile and verify revenue, costs, and expenses to ensure accurate and compliant accounting treatment.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reports.
• Support the statutory audit process by preparing and maintaining accurate financial records and providing necessary documentation to auditors in a timely manner.
• Assist with tax filing obligations across Hong Kong, Singapore, and China, including GST/VAT compliance and corporate income tax matters.
• Support accounts payable and billing functions, including invoice processing, payment coordination, and vendor or client set-up.
• Review and process employee expense reports and corporate account expenditures in accordance with company policy.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency in the Asia finance function.
• Perform ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required.

Desired Skills & Qualities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline from a recognised university, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• At least 2 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a professional services or multinational environment.
• Experience supporting statutory audits and tax filing is preferred; familiarity with Singapore GST and China VAT filing will be highly considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP or accounting systems such as NetSuite is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently.
• Proactive, with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Cantonese is preferred; Mandarin proficiency is an advantage.