Director of Accounting Operations (Shared Services / Accounting Operations Center)

Lenovo; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking an executive to lead the Accounting Operations Center, aligning with corporate finance objectives across AP, AR, GL, GTN, costing and tax. You will drive standardization, automation, and high-quality closes while mentoring a cross-regional team.

Required 15+ years in accounting/finance, 5–7 years in shared services, and strong ERP experience (SAP S/4HANA/Oracle). Fluency in English and strategic collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance
• 5–7 years in shared services or accounting operations center leadership
• Big 4 background is a strong advantage
• Proven leadership of large, geographically dispersed teams
• Deep expertise in full-cycle accounting (AP, AR, GL, Tax, Costing, GTN)
• ERP platforms such as SAP S/4HANA or Oracle
• Strong process optimization, transformation, and project management skills
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, and data analytics capabilities
• Foundational understanding of AI and digital finance technologies
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Accounting Operations Center strategy
• Oversee AP, AR, GL, GTN, costing, and tax compliance with focus on standardization and service excellence
• Ensure SLAs and KPIs across accounting processes
• Lead process optimization, automation, and transformation initiatives
• Drive faster, higher-quality quarter-end and year-end closes
• Provide strategic insights for long-term financial planning
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Procurement, Treasury, and Internal Audit
• Champion SAP S/4HANA deployment, automation, and BI tools
• Enable AI-driven accounting insights through data analytics
• Mentor a high-performing cross-regional accounting team
• Govern outsourced BPO partners for quality and compliance

Skills

Strategic leadership

Accounting operations

Data analytics

Power BI

Excel

Cross-functional leadership

Financial reporting

Process optimization

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance/Accounting

CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Oracle

Job description

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via our StoryHub .

Description and Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Define and execute the Accounting Operations Center strategy in alignment with overall corporate finance objectives.
• Oversee end‑to‑end accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), Gross‑to‑Net (GTN), Costing, and Tax Compliance, with a strong focus on standardization, scalability, and service excellence.
• Ensure consistent achievement of SLAs and KPIs across all accounting processes.
• Lead process optimization, automation, and transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and control.
• Drive faster and higher‑quality quarter‑end and year‑end close, strengthening controls, execution speed, and reporting capabilities.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support long‑term business and financial planning.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure full compliance with HK GAAP / IFRS, local statutory requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Establish and maintain robust audit trails, performing regular reviews to proactively mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Develop, review, and continuously enhance accounting policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Embed risk awareness and risk management practices into daily accounting operations.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing, cross‑regional accounting team across multiple locations.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Govern and manage outsourced BPO partners, ensuring service quality, compliance, and operational assurance.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, Procurement, Treasury, Channel Operations, Sales, and Internal Audit to support end‑to‑end (E2E) business operations.
• Act as the key finance liaison with DT / IT teams to resolve system, data, and process‑related issues.

Technology & Innovation

• Champion enterprise‑wide digital finance initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA deployment, automation, and BI tools, to enable data‑driven decision‑making.
• Enable AI‑driven accounting insights by leveraging digital capabilities and analytics.
• Drive transformation by connecting processes, systems, and data to deliver productivity gains, enhanced compliance, and scalable operations.

Qualifications

Education & Professional Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CPA / ACCA / CMA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including 5–7 years in shared services or accounting operations center leadership.
• Big 4 background is a strong advantage.
• Proven track record in leading large, geographically dispersed teams and driving organizational change.
• Deep expertise in full‑cycle accounting (AP, AR, GL, Tax, Costing, GTN).
• Strong experience with ERP platforms such as SAP (S/4HANA preferred), Oracle, or equivalent systems.
• Experience in multinational organizations and complex regulatory environments is highly desirable.
• Strong process optimization, transformation, and project management capabilities
  (Lean / Six Sigma certification preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with S/4HANA enablement and finance transformation programs.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data analytics tools.
• Solid foundational understanding of AI and digital finance technologies.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and cross‑functional leadership skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

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