Finance Manager

Established Private Financial Services Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Established Private Financial Services Group is seeking a Finance Manager in Hong Kong to lead the day-to-day accounting and finance function. The role requires an experienced qualified accountant to manage a Finance team, review work, and ensure timely, accurate reporting.

You will oversee month-end and year-end closings, prepare management reports, coordinate audits and tax matters, and supervise staff across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Qualified accountant with HKICPA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Solid hands‑on experience in full‑set accounts, closing, audit and tax
• Previous experience supervising, reviewing or leading accounting staff
• Good understanding of bank reconciliations, payments, cash management and intercompany transactions
• Experience handling multiple companies or entities would be an advantage
• Experience with accounting software and systems such as Sage would be advantageous
• Experience in financial services, insurance, professional services or an international business would be an advantage
• Good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day work of the Finance team
• Review full-set accounts, month-end and year-end closing, management accounts and financial reports
• Review bank reconciliations, payments, expenses, cash flow and intercompany transactions
• Coordinate annual audits and tax matters with external auditors and professional advisers
• Review accounting and reporting for the Firm's different entities
• Ensure accounting records, supporting documents and approval procedures are properly maintained
• Monitor reporting and filing deadlines and follow up on outstanding matters
• Review the work of Finance team members and provide guidance where required
• Identify practical ways to improve and simplify Finance procedures
• Assist directly with accounting and finance work when required

Skills

Accounting

Finance

English

Cantonese

Education

HKICPA/ACCA/CPA equivalent

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

We are an established private international financial services group seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day accounting and finance function in Hong Kong.

The Firm is looking for an experienced qualified accountant who can lead a Finance team, review its work and ensure that accounting, reporting and finance matters are completed accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day work of the Finance team

Review full-set accounts, month-end and year-end closing, management accounts and financial reports

Review bank reconciliations, payments, expenses, cash flow and intercompany transactions

Coordinate annual audits and tax matters with external auditors and professional advisers

Review accounting and reporting for the Firm's different entities

Ensure accounting records, supporting documents and approval procedures are properly maintained

Monitor reporting and filing deadlines and follow up on outstanding matters

Review the work of Finance team members and provide guidance where required

Identify practical ways to improve and simplify Finance procedures

Assist directly with accounting and finance work when required

Requirements

Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline

Qualified accountant with HKICPA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification

Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience

Solid hands‑on experience in full‑set accounts, closing, audit and tax

Previous experience supervising, reviewing or leading accounting staff

Good understanding of bank reconciliations, payments, cash management and intercompany transactions

Experience handling multiple companies or entities would be an advantage

Good Excel skills and experience with accounting software

Experience with Sage or similar systems would be an advantage

Experience in financial services, insurance, professional services or an international business would be an advantage

Good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese

The Person We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership.

You should be practical, organised and hands‑on, with the judgement to resolve issues, guide the team and ensure matters are properly completed without constant supervision.

When a problem arises, we expect you to take responsibility, find a practical solution and follow it through.

This position is suitable for an experienced qualified accountant who is ready to take the next step into a broader Finance Manager role.