Assistant Finance Manager - Boutique Foreign Bank

Interfill Group Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Interfill Group Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager in our Finance Department in Hong Kong. You will oversee monthly financial statements, regulatory reporting, and internal controls within HKFRS/HKGAAP frameworks, reporting to the Head of Finance.

You will liaise with auditors, support tax filing, and participate in system improvements and UAT for finance processes. The ideal candidate holds a degree in accounting and a CPA path, with 4+ years in bank financial reporting.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• Semi-qualified or Finalist CPA status preferred.
• Minimum 4 years in financial and regulatory reporting within banks.
• Proficient in HKFRS/IAS accounting standards.
• Experience with HKMA monthly returns is essential.
• Fluent in English and Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and manage daily accounting processes.
• Check HKMA regulatory reports and prepare variance reports.
• Liaise with auditors and assist with tax returns.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure HKGAAP/HKFRS compliance.
• Participate in UAT for system enhancements and process improvements.
• Monitor cheque issuances, reconcile GL and SL, and approve entries.
• Provide backup support to Head of Finance and assist senior management.

Skills

Financial reporting

Regulatory reporting

HKFRS/IAS knowledge

HKMA reporting

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

University degree

Semi-qualified or Finalist CPA status

Job description

A boutique, Stable Foreign Bank in Hong Kong is seeking a dedicated Assistant Manager to join their Finance Department. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in all rounded financial and regulatory reporting within the banking sector. You will work in a flat team of 4, reporting directly to the Head of Finance.

Job Duties:

Financial Reporting & Operations: Responsible for preparing monthly financial statements and managing daily accounting processes including account booking, expense tracking, and reconciliation.

Regulatory Compliance: Check HKMA regulatory reports prepared by the outsourcing team and prepare variance reports for HKMA regulatory returns.

Audit & Taxation: Liaise with internal and external auditors to address enquiries and assist external parties with the filing of relevant tax returns.

Internal Controls: Assist the Head of Finance in maintaining and monitoring internal controls and ensuring the Accounting Manual remains compliant with HKGAAP and HKFRS.

System & Process Improvement: Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system enhancements and identify ways to improve operational processes within the department

Treasury & Expense Management: Monitor cheque issuances, reconcile discrepancies between General Ledger (GL) and Sub-Ledger (SL), and approve accounting entries for system encoding.

Ad-Hoc Support: Provide backup support for the Head of Finance and assist Senior Management with special assignments as needed.

Job Requirements:

Education: University degree, preferably in Accounting or a related discipline.

Professional Qualification: Semi-qualified or Finalist CPA status is highly preferred.

Experience: At least 4 years of working experience in financial and regulatory reporting within banks.

Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in Hong Kong and International Accounting/Financial Reporting Standards (HKFRS/IAS).

Regulatory Familiarity: Direct experience or knowledge regarding HKMA monthly returns is essential.

Language Skills: English and Cantonese

Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive, team-oriented mindset and the flexibility to adapt to a changing environment.

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have in a Banking Role?