Accountant (Compliance & Accounting)

Dragon Merit Holdings Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dragon Merit Holdings Limited is seeking an accounting professional to assist in statutory and tax compliance tasks within its finance team in Hong Kong. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization and timely filing of records.

Key responsibilities include preparing statutory documents, assisting with year-end close and coordinating with external auditors, with opportunities to advance towards professional qualifications such as HKICPA/ACCA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; a Higher Diploma or Associate Degree in Accounting, together with solid relevant experience, will also be considered.
• Two to four years’ relevant experience in accounting, audit, company secretarial work, tax compliance or regulatory compliance.
• A solid accounting foundation, with hands‑on experience in bookkeeping, audit support, or the preparation of financial and tax schedules.
• Exposure to a Hong Kong-listed company, a CPA firm, or statutory and tax filings is an advantage.
• A basic understanding of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance; familiarity with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards and the Listing Rules is a plus.
• Progress towards HKICPA, ACCA, HKCGI or an equivalent qualification is an advantage; a full qualification is not required.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Chinese word processing.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).
• Detail‑minded, organised and self‑motivated, and able to handle routine tasks independently under supervision; and
• Immediate availability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, checking and filing of statutory documents, including Companies Registry filings, business registration renewals and annual returns, and in the maintenance of statutory records.
• Assist in tax compliance, including the preparation of schedules and supporting documents for profits tax and other tax filings.
• Support compliance with the Listing Rules by compiling checklists and collecting supporting documents for announcements, notifiable and connected transactions, and disclosure of interests records, under the guidance of the finance team.
• Maintain compliance files, registers and databases, and keep policies, procedures and completed checklists properly filed.
• Liaise with the finance teams of the Group’s PRC and US subsidiaries to collect information required for compliance, audit and reporting.
• Assist in coordinating audit matters with external auditors, including the preparation and organisation of audit schedules and supporting documents.
• Assist in month‑end closing for the Hong Kong and overseas subsidiaries by preparing routine schedules, reconciliations and supporting workings.
• Assist in day‑to-day accounting administration, including the checking of expense claims and the filing of accounting records.
• Handle ad‑hoc assignments and projects.

Skills

English & Chinese

Detail‑minded

Organised

Self-motivated

Immediate availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Higher Diploma/Associate Degree in Accounting

Progress towards HKICPA/ACCA/HKCGI or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Chinese word processing

Job description

Assist in the preparation, checking and filing of statutory documents, including Companies Registry filings, business registration renewals and annual returns, and in the maintenance of statutory records;

Assist in tax compliance, including the preparation of schedules and supporting documents for profits tax and other tax filings;

Support compliance with the Listing Rules by compiling checklists and collecting supporting documents for announcements, notifiable and connected transactions, and disclosure‑of‑interests records, under the guidance of the finance team;

Maintain compliance files, registers and databases, and keep policies, procedures and completed checklists properly filed;

Liaise with the finance teams of the Group’s PRC and US subsidiaries to collect information required for compliance, audit and reporting;

Assist in coordinating audit matters with external auditors, including the preparation and organisation of audit schedules and supporting documents;

Assist in month‑end closing for the Hong Kong and overseas subsidiaries by preparing routine schedules, reconciliations and supporting workings;

Assist in day‑to‑day accounting administration, including the checking of expense claims and the filing of accounting records; and

Handle ad‑hoc assignments and projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; a Higher Diploma or Associate Degree in Accounting, together with solid relevant experience, will also be considered;

Two to four years’ relevant experience in accounting, audit, company secretarial work, tax compliance or regulatory compliance;

A solid accounting foundation, with hands‑on experience in bookkeeping, audit support, or the preparation of financial and tax schedules;

Exposure to a Hong Kong‑listed company, a CPA firm, or statutory and tax filings is an advantage;

A basic understanding of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance; familiarity with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards and the Listing Rules is a plus;

Progress towards HKICPA, ACCA, HKCGI or an equivalent qualification is an advantage; a full qualification is not required;

Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Chinese word processing;

Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua);

Detail‑minded, organised and self‑motivated, and able to handle routine tasks independently under supervision; and

Immediate availability is preferred.