Assistant Accounting Manager

Hermes Paris; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hermes Paris is seeking an Assistant Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, supervise AR/AP and take ownership of GL and inventory accounting. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting and internal controls within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of accounting experience, a CPA/ACCA preferred, fluent English and Cantonese, and strong Excel and ERP skills to drive process improvements and ensure timely close.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA/ACCA certification preferred.
• 8+ years accounting experience.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise AR and AP operations with timely reconciliations and payments.
• Oversee GL month-end close, reconciliation and reporting.
• Manage inventory accounting and prepare related reports; conduct cycle counts and audits.
• Prepare schedules for internal and external audits.
• Drive process improvements and automation to strengthen controls.
• Lead finance-related projects within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Deadline pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

General Role

The Assistant Accounting Manager will be instrumental in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, supervising the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions, and taking direct ownership of the General Ledger (GL) and inventory accounting.

Responsibilities

Supervision of AR & AP Operations

• Supervise the AR team to ensure timely sales reconciliation and cash collections
• Oversee the AP workflow, ensuring meticulous ledger entries, timely vendor payments and expense compliance

General Ledger (GL) Management

• Month-End Close: Prepare and review month-end closing, reconciliation and supporting schedules
• Assist in preparing accurate financial statements and management reports

Inventory

• Manage inventory accounting and prepare inventory reports
• Oversee all stock manual movements transactions, cycle counts and annual physical inventory audits, investigating discrepancies, shrinkage, and valuation adjustments

Compliance & Audits

• Prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external annual audits

Others

• Drive continuous improvement in identifying areas for automation and system enhancements to streamline workflows and improve internal controls
• Manage finance-related projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent highly preferred
• Minimum 8 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, reporting standards and accounting principles
• Proven ability to lead team, manage multiple priorities, and deliver under tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and a collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Fluency in both English and Cantonese is require
• Proficient in MS Excel and hands-on experience with major ERP systems (knowledge of SAP is an advantage)