Finance and Accounting Manager

Student First Accommodations Limited; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Student First Accommodations Limited in Causeway Bay, Wan Chai District seeks a Finance and Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations, accounting practices and reporting. You will work closely with senior management to maintain robust financial controls and drive continuous improvement within the finance function.

The ideal candidate holds a HKICPA/CPA credential, has 5–7 years of accounting and finance management experience, and demonstrates proficiency in ERP systems, financial

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification such as HKICPA, CPA or equivalent.
• 5-7 years' experience in accounting and finance management roles.
• Experience in financial statement preparation, consolidation and analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and accounting software.
• Knowledge of Hong Kong tax legislation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information to stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and compliance.

Responsabilités

• Overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management and reconciliations.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Managing the financial close process and ensuring timely and accurate reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Implementing and maintaining effective financial controls, policies and procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Leading, supervising and mentoring the accounting team, including performance management and staff development.
• Managing the annual budgeting process and providing variance analysis and forecasting support.
• Liaising with external auditors and tax advisors to facilitate audit and compliance activities.
• Ensuring compliance with local tax legislation and other regulatory requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and efficiency within the accounting function.
• Providing financial analysis and reporting to support strategic business initiatives.

Connaissances

Accounting qualification

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

ERP software

HK tax knowledge

Formation

HKICPA/CPA

Description du poste

About the role

We are seeking a Finance and Accounting Manager to join our team in Causeway Bay, Wan Chai District. This is a strategic position within our finance function, where you will take responsibility for overseeing financial operations, accounting practices and financial reporting. The Finance and Accounting Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records whilst providing valuable insights to support business decision-making. You will work closely with senior management and various departments to maintain robust financial controls and drive continuous improvement within the finance function.

Key responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management and reconciliations
• Preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Managing the financial close process and ensuring timely and accurate reporting to senior management and stakeholders
• Implementing and maintaining effective financial controls, policies and procedures to safeguard company assets
• Leading, supervising and mentoring the accounting team, including performance management and staff development
• Managing the annual budgeting process and providing variance analysis and forecasting support
• Liaising with external auditors and tax advisors to facilitate audit and compliance activities
• Ensuring compliance with local tax legislation and other regulatory requirements
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and efficiency within the accounting function
• Providing financial analysis and reporting to support strategic business initiatives

What we're looking for

• Professional accounting qualification such as HKICPA, CPA or equivalent recognised credential
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in accounting and finance management roles, ideally within a corporate or multinational environment
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards and best practices
• Demonstrated experience in financial statement preparation, consolidation and analysis
• Proficiency in accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Competency in spreadsheet modelling and financial analysis
• Excellent understanding of Hong Kong tax legislation and regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to mentor and develop accounting teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively with colleagues across the organisation
• Experience in process improvement and implementing financial controls is highly desirable