Accounting Assistant / Accounting Officer

EMW (Hong Kong) Trading Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 150,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

EMW (Hong Kong) Trading Company Limited seeks an Accounting Assistant/Officer to support finance operations, focusing on AR and AP functions. You will report to the Finance Manager and assist with month-end closing, reconciliations, and audit preparation.

The role requires a Diploma/Degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 1 year in trading or wine industries, and proficiency with SAP Business One and Excel. Cantonese, English, and Mandarin are valued for cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in the trading or wine industry with an accounting background.
• Practical knowledge or prior experience in full-set accounting is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Business One is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Working knowledge of AI tools and office productivity software preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical aptitude.
• Well-organized with the ability to efficiently manage high-volume transactions.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Proactive work ethic with a strong willingness to learn and adapt.
• Good command of Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) operations, including invoicing, receipt posting, cheque deposits, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare billing statements, respond to customer inquiries, and perform regular account reconciliations with clients.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue accounts in coordination with internal departments.
• Assist with Accounts Payable (AP), inventory/asset tracking, and schedule reconciliations.
• Support month-end financial closing, reporting schedules, and annual audit preparation.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in compliance with internal financial control policies.
• Assist with ad-hoc finance projects and tasks assigned by the Finance Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical aptitude

Organized

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Proactive

Languages: Cantonese English Mandarin

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP Business One

Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and responsible Accounting Assistant / Accounting Officer to support our finance operations. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will manage day-to-day accounting functions, focus on Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP), and assist with month-end closing processes.

Key responsibilities:

Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) operations, including invoicing, receipt posting, cheque deposits, and bank reconciliations.

Prepare billing statements, respond to customer inquiries, and perform regular account reconciliations with clients.

Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue accounts in coordination with internal departments.

Assist with Accounts Payable (AP), inventory/asset tracking, and schedule reconciliations.

Support month-end financial closing, reporting schedules, and annual audit preparation.

Maintain accurate accounting records in compliance with internal financial control policies.

Assist with ad-hoc finance projects and tasks assigned by the Finance Manager.

Requirement:

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Minimum 1 year of work experience in the trading or wine industry with an accounting background.

Practical knowledge or prior experience in full-set accounting is preferred.

Hands-on experience with SAP Business One is preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.).

Working knowledge of AI tools and office productivity software preferred.

Strong attention to detail and numerical aptitude.

Well-organized with the ability to efficiently manage high-volume transactions.

Strong communication skills with a customer-service mindset.

Proactive work ethic with a strong willingness to learn and adapt.

Good command of Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.