Accountant (6-month contract)

CLP; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CLP Power Hong Kong is seeking a contract accountant to manage financial accounting and reporting for a group of companies, including period-end closing, journal entries and account analysis. You will assemble statutory accounts and reporting packages to the holding company and perform reconciliations and variance analysis.

Based at Kai Tak, this 6-month contract requires a university degree in accounting or finance, a professional qualification preferred, at least three years of hands-on

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA) preferred.
• At least 3 years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Oracle knowledge is an advantage.
• Good command of English and Chinese.
• Detail oriented with clear communication.
• Able to work with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial accounting and reporting of a group of companies, including period-end closing, journal entries, account analysis and related reporting.
• Prepare statutory accounts, supporting schedules, and reporting packages to holding company.
• Perform account reconciliations, variance analysis and periodic management reports.
• Coordinate invoicing, payments, funding requirements and cash flow forecasts, and prepared related schedules.
• Support accounting and reporting matters arising from joint venture operations, interacting with relevant teams and counterparts to resolve discrepancies/ issues.
• Assist in handling accounting, audit and tax related matters, including preparation of supporting information where required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant CLP accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Provide support on other ad-hoc assignments.

Skills

Excel proficiency

English & Chinese communication

Detail oriented

Articulate & collaborative

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Professional qualification preferred

Tools

Oracle

Job description

• Prepare financial accounting and reporting of a group of companies, including period-end closing, journal entries, account analysis and related reporting
• Prepare statutory accounts, supporting schedules, and reporting packages to holding company
• Perform account reconciliations, variance analysis and periodic management reports
• Coordinate invoicing, payments, funding requirements and cash flow forecasts, and prepared related schedules
• Support accounting and reporting matters arising from joint venture operations, interacting with relevant teams and counterparts to resolve discrepancies/ issues
• Assist in handling accounting, audit and tax related matters, including preparation of supporting information where required
• Ensure compliance with relevant CLP accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
• Provide support on other ad-hoc assignments

Working Location

Kai Tak office

Employment Duration

6-month contract

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial accounting and reporting of a group of companies, including period-end closing, journal entries, account analysis and related reporting
• Prepare statutory accounts, supporting schedules, and reporting packages to holding company
• Perform account reconciliations, variance analysis and periodic management reports
• Coordinate invoicing, payments, funding requirements and cash flow forecasts, and prepared related schedules
• Support accounting and reporting matters arising from joint venture operations, interacting with relevant teams and counterparts to resolve discrepancies/ issues
• Assist in handling accounting, audit and tax related matters, including preparation of supporting information where required
• Ensure compliance with relevant CLP accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
• Provide support on other ad-hoc assignments

Requirements

• A recognized university Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant discipline
• Professional qualification of a recognized accountancy body is preferred
• At least 3 years’ relevant hands-on working experience in accounting, preferably in an ERP environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel
• Proficiency in Oracle will be an advantage
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese
• Detail oriented
• Articulate and able to communicate with colleagues to obtain clarification or resolve issues
• Able to work with moderate supervision

About Clp

CLP was founded in Hong Kong in 1901, at a time when electricity was still a novelty worldwide. Today we power millions of homes and businesses across the Asia-Pacific region with over 8,000 employees.In Hong Kong, we operate a vertically integrated electricity business providing a highly reliable supply of electricity to over 80% of the city’s population. Outside Hong Kong, we invest in the energy sector on the Chinese Mainland, in Australia, India, Taiwan Region and Thailand. Our business spans the electricity value chain ranging from power generation, transmission and distribution to retail and smart energy services. We have a diversified portfolio of generating assets that uses a wide range of fuels sources including nuclear, renewables, gas and coal. To meet the evolving needs of energy users in a world being reshaped by decarbonisation and digitalisation, we strive to embrace new opportunities and expand our horizons as we fulfil our purpose to Power Brighter Tomorrows.