Accountant

Veolia | Hong Kong & Macau; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Hospitalization Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Volunteer Leave

Exam Leave

Job summary

Veolia Hong Kong Holding Limited, part of the Veolia Group, is seeking a skilled Finance professional in Quarry Bay to oversee financial control, project costing, and cash flow management. You will ensure HKFRS compliance, support budgeting, and collaborate with auditors and tax advisors across sites.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience in relevant sectors, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle). Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Member or final-stage student of a recognised professional accounting body (e.g., HKICPA / ACCA / CPA Australia).
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience in construction, waste management, joint ventures or heavy engineering projects.
• Solid understanding of HKFRS, project costing methods, and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle); high Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Financial Control & Reporting: maintain books, prepare month-end closings and variance reports.
• Project Cost Control: monitor expenditures, variations, subcontractor payments, and procurement spend.
• Cash Flow Management: handle treasury, invoicing, and cash forecasts with aging analyses.
• Compliance & Audit: ensure HKFRS compliance; coordinate with auditors and tax advisors.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: assist in annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term modeling.
• Support ad hoc tasks as directed by the Finance Manager.

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Professional accounting body (HKICPA/ACCA/CPA Australia)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Excel

Job description

Company: Veolia Hong Kong Holding Limited

Veolia Hong Kong Holding Limited, part of the Veolia Group, leads in ecological transformation with innovative water, waste, and energy solutions. In 2025, Veolia served millions globally, driving sustainability with €44.39 billion in consolidated sales.

Location: Quarry Bay

Company: Veolia Hong Kong Holding Limited

Veolia Hong Kong Holding Limited, part of the Veolia Group, leads in ecological transformation with innovative water, waste, and energy solutions. In 2025, Veolia served millions globally, driving sustainability with €44.39 billion in consolidated sales.

Location: Quarry Bay

Job Description

• Financial Control & Reporting: Maintain a full set of books, project accounting records, and ledger balances; prepare timely month-end closing, financial analysis, and monthly variance reports against budgeted capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expenses (OPEX).
• Project Cost Control: Monitor project expenditure, track contract variations, review subcontractor payment applications, and audit heavy equipment or plant-specific procurement spending.
• Cash Flow Management: Handle daily treasury functions, manage project invoicing, and prepare regular cash flow forecasts alongside aging analysis for accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure all financial transactions strictly align with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (HKFRS) and internal group control policies; coordinate internal and external parties including auditors and tax advisors.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist the Finance Manager in preparing annual budgets, quarterly rolling forecasts, and long-term financial modeling for site operations.
• Support ad hoc tasks or assignments directed by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• Member or final-stage student of a recognized professional accounting body (e.g., HKICPA / ACCA / CPA Australia).

Additional Information

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience (full-set accounting), preferably gained within construction, waste management, joint ventures, or heavy utility/engineering project environments.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles, project costing methods, and Hong Kong tax regulations. High familiarity with major ERP software systems (such as SAP or Oracle) and advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Strong command of written and spoken English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across local project sites and corporate head office teams.
• Strong analytical mindset, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive attitude toward problem-solving under tight monthly reporting schedules.
• Immediately available is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical and Hospitalization Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Volunteer Leave
• Exam Leave

We offer an attractive remuneration package to the right candidate.

For more information about Veolia Hong Kong & Macau, please visit www.veolia.hk.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Veolia Hong Kong & Macau is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant / similar posts within the Veolia Group. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 24 months from the date of application.