Accounts Assistant

Samsonite Asia Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsonite Asia Limited is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the finance team on Project Horizon, ensuring accurate records in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes vendor invoicing, payments, expense approvals, intercompany invoicing, and bank reconciliations. A minimum of 2 years in accounting, SAP experience, and Excel proficiency are preferred, with a diploma in accounting advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in SAP preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication with vendors and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Prepare and schedule accounts payable payments with a well-organized system.
• Review and approve employee expense reports in line with policies.
• Manage intercompany invoices and daily cash positions.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and assist in STCF preparation.
• Reconcile RHQ and DHK and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide ad-hoc financial support and assist with special projects.

Skills

Vendor invoices

SAP

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Accounts Assistant will play a crucial role in our finance department, providing support for the successful implementation of Project Horizon. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong accounting skills and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Who we are:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

• Verify and process vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Prepare and schedule accounts payable payments, maintaining a well-organized payment system.
• Review and approve employee expense reports, enforcing travel and entertainment policies.
• Generate non-inventory cross charges and issue necessary documents to vendors.
• Monitor customer accounts, follow up on past due balances, and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Input and manage intercompany invoices, ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
• Update daily cash positions, perform bank reconciliations, and assist in STCF preparation.
• Conduct reconciliation between RHQ and DHK, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
• Provide ad-hoc financial support and assist with special projects as required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in using accounting software, particularly SAP, is highly preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with vendors and colleagues.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• A Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is advantageous.

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Samsonite aims to become one of the world’s most highly regarded premium lifestyle travel brands. Today, our brands service every segment of the market, reaching customers in all walks of life, all over the world. Each of our brands has been developed to meet the precise quality and needs of the consumers within its market. All brands share a common philosophy: to deliver innovative and high-quality products that reflect Samsonite’s commitment to excellence, innovation and quality.

To cope with the business in Hong Kong, we invite high-caliber candidates to join us for a rewarding career.

Samsonite aims to become one of the world’s most highly regarded premium lifestyle travel brands. Today, our brands service every segment of the market, reaching customers in all walks of life, all over the world. Each of our brands has been developed to meet the precise quality and needs of the consumers within its market. All brands share a common philosophy: to deliver innovative and high-quality products that reflect Samsonite’s commitment to excellence, innovation and quality.

To cope with the business in Hong Kong, we invite high-caliber candidates to join us for a rewarding career.

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