Assistant Finance Manager - FinTech

Ambition; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition in Hong Kong is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee AP/AR, treasury, crypto accounting, and global consolidation, ensuring precise reporting and robust working capital management.

You will mentor junior staff, review journal entries and month-end close, support budgeting and forecasting, liaise with external auditors, and drive internal controls and system improvements including Xero and AI-powered tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA qualification required.
• 8+ years in financial and management accounting, including public accounting.
• Excellent English communication, both written and spoken.
• Advanced Excel skills with data analysis capabilities.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to research, analyze, and resolve accounting issues with minimal supervision.
• Strong commercial awareness and sound judgment with materiality considerations.
• Quality control and self-review capabilities before escalation.
• Experience with Xero and AI tools is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead AP, AR, treasury and cash flow management for accurate reporting.
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff through close processes.
• Manage cryptocurrency accounting including transaction recording and reconciliations.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and global consolidation, FX issues resolution.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and analyses.
• Ensure HKFRS/IFRS compliance and liaise with external auditors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Drive internal controls and process improvements across finance.
• Lead or participate in ad hoc projects and system implementations.

Skills

English communication

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Claude (AI tools)

Job description

• Lead AP, AR, treasury, and cash flow management activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective working capital management.
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff through the review of journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Manage cryptocurrency accounting, including transaction recording, reconciliation, and preparation of crypto-related financial schedules.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and global consolidation processes, ensuring timely eliminations and resolution of foreign exchange and reconciliation issues.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, management accounts, and financial analyses to support business decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with HKFRS, IFRS, taxation requirements, and statutory regulations, while serving as a key contact for external auditors and advisors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning processes.
• Drive the enhancement of internal controls, accounting policies, and process efficiencies across the finance function.
• Lead or participate in ad hoc projects, system implementations, and business initiatives as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited university, with a CPA qualification required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial and management accounting, including 1 to 2 years in public accounting.
• Strong command of English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and data analysis functions.
• Exceptional attention to detail, coupled with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently research, analyze, and resolve accounting issues, transactions, and account balance discrepancies with minimal supervision.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand the broader business context, applying sound judgment and materiality considerations in decision-making.
• Excellent quality control and self-review capabilities, ensuring accuracy and completeness before escalating work to management.
• Experience with Xero accounting software and AI-powered tools such as Claude is highly desirable.