Accounting Director - HK$1.8-2M Basic + Bonus - Retail

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd in Hong Kong is seeking an Accounting Director to oversee all accounting operations with regional scope and lead a small team. You will ensure accurate financial statements, compliance with local standards, and drive budgeting and forecasting to support strategic planning.

The role demands 20+ years in accounting, 8+ years in retail, and strong English, Cantonese and Mandarin communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as HKICPA, CPAA or ACCA.
• 20+ years of relevant experience with at least 8 years in retail.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting and compliance within retail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to communicate financial insights to stakeholders in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable and receivables.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Oversee compliance with local regulations and accounting standards.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize financial performance and cost control.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Develop and mentor the accounting team to enhance capabilities.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and financial processes.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team management

Languages: English Cantonese Mandarin

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

HKICPA/CPAA/ACCA

Tools

Accounting software

Financial systems

Job description

Accounting Director - HK$1.8-2M Basic + Bonus - Retail

• Report to the Regional CFO and lead a small team
• Managing all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, and receivables
• Ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and reports
• Overseeing compliance with local regulations and accounting standards
• Leading the budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning
• Collaborating with internal teams to optimize financial performance and cost control
• Providing strategic insights and recommendations to senior management
• Developing and mentoring the accounting team to enhance their capabilities
• Implementing and maintaining robust internal controls and financial processes

• Report to the Regional CFO and lead a small team
• Managing all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, and receivables
• Ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and reports
• Overseeing compliance with local regulations and accounting standards
• Leading the budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning
• Collaborating with internal teams to optimize financial performance and cost control
• Providing strategic insights and recommendations to senior management
• Developing and mentoring the accounting team to enhance their capabilities
• Implementing and maintaining robust internal controls and financial processes

Fast growing brand Highly impactful role

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• A professional accounting qualification such as HKICPA, CPAA or ACCA
• At least 20 years of relevant experience with at least 8 years in the retail sector
• Strong expertise in financial reporting and compliance within the retail industry
• Proficiency in financial systems and accounting software
• A proven track record of leadership and team management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to communicate financial insights effectively to stakeholders
• Strong command of English, Cantonese and Mandarin

The employer is an international retail brand, recognised for its expansive market presence, innovation and highly creative products in the market. The company is looking for a strong technical finance professional who has a strong regional background.

• Competitive salary of up to HK$1.8 to HK$2M basic salary + Bonus
• Opportunity to lead a high-performing accounting team in Hong Kong with regional scope
• Exposure to strategic decision-making within the retail industry
• Fast growing sector at a regional scale