Accounting Manager, Hong Kong

Sleek Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sleek Hong Kong Limited in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the HK accounting operations, mentor a team of accountants, and drive AI and digital automation while ensuring flawless financial compliance across client portfolios.

You will oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements under SME-FRS, HK tax rules, and liaise with the IRD; champion data accuracy, optimize workflows, and partner with auditors to complete annual statutory audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Qualified member of HKICPA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years accounting experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in CPA firms, professional services, or outsourcing is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HKFRS, SME-FRS, HK tax laws and Companies Ordinance.
• Proficiency in cloud accounting software and advanced MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations for the Hong Kong team and mentor accountants.
• Drive AI and digital automation to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure flawless financial compliance across client portfolios.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under SME-FRS.
• Coordinate tax filings and liaise with the IRD.
• Collaborate with auditors to support annual statutory audits.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

HKICPA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Kingdee

Job description

Through proprietary software and AI, along with a focus on customer delight, Sleek makes the back-office easy for micro SMEs.

We give Entrepreneurs time back to focus on what they love doing - growing their business and being with customers. With a surging number of Entrepreneurs globally, we are innovating in a high-growth space.

Corporate Secretary: Automating the company incorporation, secretarial, filing, Nominee Director, mailroom and immigration processes via custom online robots and SleekSign. We are the market leaders in Singapore with ~5% market share of all new business incorporations

Accounting & Bookkeeping: Redefining what it means to do Accounting, Bookkeeping, Tax and Payroll thanks to our proprietary SleekBooks ledger, AI tools and exceptional customer service

FinTech payments: Overcoming a key challenge for Entrepreneurs by offering digital banking services to new businesses

Sleek launched in 2017 and now has around 15,000 customers across our offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and the UK. We have around 500 staff with an intact startup mindset.

We have recently raised Series B financing off the back of >70% compound annual growth in Revenue over the last 5 years. Sleek has been recognised by The Financial Times, The Straits Times, Forbes and LinkedIn as one of the fastest growing companies in Asia.

Backed by world-class investors, we are on track to be one of the few cash flow positive, tech-enabled companies to achieve a public listing in the Asia Pacific region.

About Our Hong Kong Team

Join a collaborative, high-performing team. We combine empathy with a results-driven mindset - supporting one another to exceed targets while celebrating every win.

Mission: To lead and elevate the Hong Kong Accounting operations by mentoring a team of accountants, driving AI and digital automation, and maintaining flawless financial compliance across client portfolios to ensure high retention and operational excellence.

Outcome 1: Team Leadership & Productivity Optimization

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of accountants and Team Leaders, implementing scheduled 2-way feedback channels.

Identify and execute at least 2 key workflow optimizations to eliminate manual tasks and foster a digital-first mindset across the team.

Outcome 2: Financial Reporting Quality & Statutory Compliance

Oversee and review the processes of the preparation and finalisation of clients’ monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management accounts in accordance with SME-FRS.

Overview the preparation of Hong Kong Profits Tax computations, Employer’s Returns, and other tax-related filings. Liaise with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on behalf of clients.

Champion and integrate AI-driven tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, cloud tools) into day-to-day accounting routines to improve output accuracy and reduce processing lead times.

Manage a portfolio of clients serving as their ultimate point of contact for resolving technical and service level matters.

Coordinate amongst accountants, auditors and clients to facilitate the annual statutory audit process, ensuring all audit schedules and documentation are prepared efficiently

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Professional Qualification: Qualified member of HKICPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting bodies.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

Previous experience working in a CPA firm, professional services, or business outsourcing firm is highly preferred.

Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of HKFRS, SME-FRS, Hong Kong tax laws, and the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.

Project Management Skills would be a strong advantage

Software Skill: Proficiency in cloud-based accounting software (e.g., Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Kingdee) and advanced MS Excel skills.

AI & Tech Mindset: Forward-thinking with a demonstrated ability to leverage AI, automation, and digital tools to transform traditional accounting processes. Familiarity with AI assistants (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) and a proactive approach to exploring new tech solutions is highly desired.

Language: Excellent written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Soft Skills: Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a strong client-service mindset and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

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Sleek makes the lives of entrepreneurs easier! We built a digital platform that simplifies the business registration and management process for companies to efficiently operate in both Singapore

and Hong Kong. Since 2017, our tools and services helped 450,000+ entrepreneurs from 115 countries do just that. Our clients range from solo entrepreneurs to global SMEs, and from a wide range of industries such as general consultancy, software development,

general trading, ecommerce...

We are a team of 170+ entrepreneurs from 17 countries, with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong & the Philippines, committed to digitizing the very traditional industry of company administration.

At Sleek, you will find a fast-paced environment focused on building great solutions, and endless opportunities for learning and knowledge sharing, whether it’s around a coffee with your colleagues

at the office, or via video calls with your peers based overseas.

Sleek makes the lives of entrepreneurs easier! We built a digital platform that simplifies the business registration and management process for companies to efficiently operate in both Singapore

and Hong Kong. Since 2017, our tools and services helped 450,000+ entrepreneurs from 115 countries do just that. Our clients range from solo entrepreneurs to global SMEs, and from a wide range of industries such as general consultancy, software development,

general trading, ecommerce...

We are a team of 170+ entrepreneurs from 17 countries, with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong & the Philippines, committed to digitizing the very traditional industry of company administration.

At Sleek, you will find a fast-paced environment focused on building great solutions, and endless opportunities for learning and knowledge sharing, whether it’s around a coffee with your colleagues

at the office, or via video calls with your peers based overseas.

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