Executive Manager

MERIT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

MERIT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED in Hong Kong seeks an Executive Manager to lead business development and oversee cross-border operations between Hong Kong and the Philippines.

The role requires 10+ years in Philippine management, Hong Kong working experience, strong English and Tagalog, and a degree in accounting or business. You will manage HK directors and Manila teams, ensure budgetary controls, and report KPI-driven results to the directors.

Qualifications

• Must have Hong Kong working experience.
• Minimum of 10 years management experience in the Philippines at the management level.
• Business-level fluency in written and spoken English and very polished Tagalog.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Cultural Team Management: bridge cultural nuances between HK directors and Manila teams.
• Virtual Collaboration Tools: proficiency with Zoom, Teams, and project management tools for virtual meetings across time zones.
• Hybrid Team Engagement: maintain high employee morale, accountability, and cohesion in asynchronous or dispersed teams.
• Cross-Border Oversight: manage regional offices; align Manila procedures with HK commercial goals.
• Performance Metric Tracking: set and monitor remote KPIs to keep Manila team productive.
• Compliance Knowledge: understanding of employment, tax and business laws in the Philippines; advise HK directors.
• HK Relationship Management: manage high-value corporate clients and stakeholders in HK.
• Corporate Etiquette: deep understanding of HK business norms and professional protocols.
• Director reporting: weekly/monthly KPI reports to Company Director during travels.
• Execute business plans to meet company goals; prepare budgets, implement financial controls, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Willing to travel and stay in the Philippines when needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accountancy or business administration

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

MERIT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED

Executive Manager

We are a well-known SME operating short-term accommodations in Hong Kong and exporting local heritage products to the Philippines. We are looking for a mature, experienced candidate with both Hong Kong and Philippines professional experience to fill the position of Business Development and Executive Manager with the following responsibilities :

• Cross-Cultural Team Management: Ability to bridge cultural nuances and communication styles between the Hong Kong company directors and the Manila teams.
• Virtual Collaboration Tools: Full proficiency in tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and project management software to host engaging virtual staff meetings across time zones.
• Hybrid Team Engagement: Proven success in maintaining high employee morale, accountability, and cohesion among asynchronous or physically separated workforces

Operations

• Cross-Border Oversight: Experience managing regional offices, ensuring alignment between Manila procedures and Hong Kong commercial goals.
• Performance Metric Tracking: Ability to set and monitor remote KPI’s to keep the Manila team productive without physical micromanagement.
• Compliance Knowledge: Basic understanding of employment, tax and business laws governing operations in the Philippines and provide strategic advice to the HK directors.

Hong Kong & Manila Market Relations

• HK Relationship Management: Experience managing high-value corporate clients and stakeholders in Hong Kong's fast-paced business ecosystem.
• Corporate Etiquette: Deep understanding of Hong Kong business norms, client expectations, and professional protocols.
• Director reporting: Weekly and monthly numbers-backed reports to the Company Director during her frequent overseas travels to Canada and Europe

Other requirements

• Execute business plans to meet Company business goals
• Preparation of budget, implement financial controls, financial reporting and ensure regulatory compliance
• Willing to travel and stay in the Philippines in case of need
• Must have Hong Kong working experience
• Must have minimum of 10 years management experience in the Philippines at the management level
• Must have business-level fluency in written and spoken English and very polished Tagalog
• Degree holder in accountancy, business administration or related discipline