We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Finance Manager (Accounting / FP&A) to take hands-on responsibility for assigned-entity accounting and close, group intercompany accounting and settlements, bank transaction preparation and FP&A. Reporting to the Head of Finance / CFO, the role works closely with senior management, internal stakeholders, external service providers and company secretarial partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and management and board reporting packs, with clear analysis and commentary for review by the Head of Finance / CFO.
- Compile and consolidate financial information from group entities; review reporting submissions and consolidation schedules, resolve inconsistencies and maintain supporting records.
- Build and maintain financial models, budgets and cash flow forecasts; analyse actual results against budgets and forecasts, explain variances and highlight risks and actions.
- Analyse revenue, costs, margins and commercial performance; prepare financial summaries, presentations and decision-support materials for management and stakeholder reviews.
Accounting & Finance Operations
- Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping and lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for assigned entities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, revenue cut-off, deferred revenue and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Review accounts prepared by outsourced accountants for other group entities, challenge inconsistencies and resolve issues with internal teams and external accountants to ensure complete, accurate and timely records.
- Prepare recurring and milestone-based customer invoices against contracts, purchase orders, tax requirements and payment terms; maintain accounts receivable records and coordinate collections with commercial owners. Monitor accounts payable and outstanding documentation.
- Process expenses and maintain payroll-related financial records, vendor payment schedules and supporting documentation in line with approved policies.
- Own end-to-end group intercompany accounting and settlements: prepare invoices and journals, reconcile and confirm balances, investigate differences, coordinate approved settlements, and ensure both entities record and clear the transactions accurately.
- Act as maker for bank transactions in designated accounts: prepare and initiate payments, check supporting documents and beneficiary details, route transactions to authorised approvers, track execution and remittances, and reconcile bank records. Follow maker-checker controls and never approve own transactions.
Audit, Tax, Compliance & Documentation
- Prepare financial schedules and supporting documents for annual audits, tax returns, statutory reporting and routine filings; coordinate deadlines and resolve queries with auditors and tax advisers.
- Review draft statutory financial statements and group consolidation for technical accounting issues, disclosures and reconciliation differences; work with accountants and other advisers on proposed adjustments for review by the Head of Finance / CFO.
- Maintain organized financial records, contracts, financial supporting documents and finance approval trackers.
- Support preparation of regulatory reporting information for Hong Kong and overseas entities. Final approval of financial statements, tax submissions and statutory filings remains with the Head of Finance / CFO and authorised directors, as applicable.
- Compile and format finance-produced board materials, including financial reports, presentations and supporting documents; ensure completeness and accuracy and prepare them for review by the Head of Finance / CFO.
- Handle sensitive board and corporate information with strict confidentiality.
Finance Administration & Cross-Team Coordination
- Maintain financial calendars, reporting trackers, document repositories and finance administrative records.
- Coordinate with overseas offices and internal departments to obtain data and supporting documents on time.
- Support preparation of financial information for investor reporting and respond to finance-related information requests as directed.
- Reimagine and optimise finance workflows using practical AI tools and automation, including reconciliations, reporting and analysis, while validating accuracy, protecting confidential data and preserving review and approval controls. Undertake other related finance duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline. A professional accounting qualification, or progress towards one, is preferred.
- Approximately 3–6 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, finance operations or FP&A, with proven hands‑on experience in multi-entity close and audit support.
- Sound knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, intercompany accounting, revenue recognition and reporting processes; ability to investigate and resolve accounting issues.
- Strong Excel, financial modelling and Microsoft Office skills; hands‑on experience with accounting software and the ability to work accurately with financial data.
- Practical examples of using AI tools and automation to improve finance workflows are desirable.
- Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, coordination skills and ability to manage several deadlines.
- Clear written and spoken English is a mandatory requirement; Cantonese and/or Mandarin is an advantage.
- Exposure to FinTech, financial services, SaaS, or multi-entity businesses is preferred but not essential.