Accountant (Financial Accounting) (REF: FIN/A)

ATAL Engineering Group (ATAL); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ATAL Engineering Group (ATAL) in Hong Kong is seeking an Accountant to support monthly, half-yearly and year-end closings, statutory reporting, and group filings. You will work with HKFRS/IFRS and HKEX rules, coordinating with auditors and tax advisors as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Accountancy/Finance with 2–4 years in construction/engineering, and proficiency in English and Chinese. This role offers a structured, professional environment and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or Finance or similar discipline.
• Qualified accountant status is preferred/advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Excel and VBA knowledge are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Monthly closing, half yearly and year-end closings, journal entries, and bank reconciliations for assigned entities.
• Statutory and group reporting in compliance with HKFRS/IFRS and HKEX Listing Rules.
• Interim and annual reporting for group’s statements and disclosures; liaise with auditors and tax advisors.
• Intercompany and account analysis; review and reconcile intercompany balances across entities.
• Maintain internal controls, risk compliance, and process improvements in the accounting function.
• Support special corporate finance or reporting projects and ERP enhancements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

VBA

Communication skills

Independent

Education

Degree in Accountancy or Finance

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Established in 1977, ATAL Engineering Group (“ATAL”) is a leading electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering service provider headquartered in Hong Kong, with operations in Macau, Mainland China, the United States and the United Kingdom. Serving a wide spectrum of customers from public and private sectors, ATAL provides multi-disciplinary and comprehensive E&M engineering and technology services in four major segments, including Building Services, Environmental Engineering, Information, Communications and Building Technologies (“ICBT”) and Lifts & Escalators.

At ATAL, we empower our people through our “Supportive and Caring” culture and working environment so that they could develop their competence and well-being at work and beyond.

We invite talents who aspire to open a new and challenging career page and are passionate in developing their career further. For more information, please visit our website https://www.atal.com

Responsibilities

• Monthly Closing & Operations: Prepare monthly, half yearly and year-end financial closings, journal entries, and bank reconciliations for assigned group entities.
• Statutory & Group Reporting: Prepare statutory financial statements, notes, and reporting packages in compliance with HKFRS / IFRS and HKEX Listing Rules.
• Interim & Annual Reporting: Actively participate in the preparation of statutory financial statements, disclosures, and notes for the group’s interim and annual reports in compliance with HKFRS / IFRS and HKEX Listing Rules.
• Audit & Tax Coordination: Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors; manage statutory audits and tax returns for assigned group entities.
• Intercompany & Account Analysis: Perform monthly variance analyses on balance sheet and P&L accounts; review and reconcile intercompany accounts across group entities.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Support the maintenance of internal accounting controls, risk compliance, and process improvements across the financial accounting function.
• Ad-hoc Assignments: Support technical accounting research, ERP system enhancements, and special corporate finance or reporting projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or similar discipline, Qualified accountant
• Minimum 2-4 years relevant experience with background in construction / engineering industry preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft office and applications; well versed in Excel, VBA knowledge/ experience highly preferred
• Knowledge in ERP and experience in Oracle is an advantage
• Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese
• Excellent communication skills, able to work and interface well with personnel at various levels
• Proactive, independent, committed and with strong sense of responsibility to meet tight deadlines
• Candidates with less experience can be considered as Assistant Accountant

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