Finance Manager / Assistant Manager (Regional role, Big 4 background)

PERSOL Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL Hong Kong Limited is seeking a Finance Manager / Assistant Manager to oversee regional financial consolidation, reporting, and IFRS-compliant controls across APAC markets. The role acts as a bridge between group headquarters and local finance teams to ensure alignment with IFRS standards.

The ideal candidate brings Big 4 training, extensive experience in month-end closing and regional consolidation, and strong English/Mandarin communication for multi-country coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Must come from a Big 4 accounting firm background, demonstrating solid training in auditing, compliance, and internal controls.
• Proven, hands-on experience in month-end closing and regional consolidation.
• Solid regional/MNC experience, with a proven track record of managing financial oversight for at least 6 countries across APAC.
• Deep familiarity and working knowledge of IFRS.
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is highly preferred (optional but a strong plus).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant, progressive experience in regional financial management or senior audit roles.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in both English and Mandarin.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; Power BI and standard ERP/Group consolidation tools is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial consolidation for a diverse regional portfolio of at least 6+ countries, ensuring precise and timely integration into Group reporting systems.
• Drive the month-end closing process at a regional level, performing in-depth variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and historical periods to deliver executive-ready performance commentaries.
• Review, validate, and refine the regional management reporting pack to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to corporate guidelines.
• Spearhead the consistent application of IFRS-aligned Group accounting policies across regional entities and provide technical guidance to country-level finance teams.
• Monitor regional Balance Sheet schedules, verify reconciliations, and ensure strong internal control frameworks are met.
• Proactively identify financial, accounting, and compliance risks (such as aged accounts or internal control gaps) and collaborate with local teams to implement remediation strategies.
• Support the annual budgeting cycle by consolidating regional submissions, validating core assumptions, and ensuring alignment with Group targets.
• Partner with business leaders on strategic financial reporting initiatives and specialized regional projects as needed.

Skills

Big 4 background

Month-end closing

Regional consolidation

IFRS

English & Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

ERP/Group consolidation tools

Job description

Finance Manager / Assistant Manager (Regional role, Big 4 background)

We are seeking a high-caliber Finance Manager to oversee financial consolidation, reporting, and compliance across our diverse APAC markets. Operating at a regional level, this role acts as a critical link between group headquarters and local finance teams to ensure absolute alignment with Group and IFRS standards.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting skills with sharp business acumen to drive transparency, robust risk management, and accurate financial reporting across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the monthly financial consolidation for a diverse regional portfolio of at least 6+ countries, ensuring precise and timely integration into Group reporting systems.

Drive the month-end closing process at a regional level, performing in-depth variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and historical periods to deliver executive-ready performance commentaries.

Review, validate, and refine the regional management reporting pack to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to corporate guidelines.

Spearhead the consistent application of IFRS-aligned Group accounting policies across regional entities and provide technical guidance to country-level finance teams.

Monitor regional Balance Sheet schedules, verify reconciliations, and ensure strong internal control frameworks are met.

Proactively identify financial, accounting, and compliance risks (such as aged accounts or internal control gaps) and collaborate with local teams to implement remediation strategies.

Support the annual budgeting cycle by consolidating regional submissions, validating core assumptions, and ensuring alignment with Group targets.

Partner with business leaders on strategic financial reporting initiatives and specialized regional projects as needed.

Requirements & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Must come from a Big 4 accounting firm background, demonstrating solid training in auditing, compliance, and internal controls.

Proven, hands-on experience in month-end closing and regional consolidation.

Solid regional/MNC experience, with a proven track record of managing financial oversight for at least 6 countries across APAC.

Deep familiarity and working knowledge of IFRS.

CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is highly preferred (optional but a strong plus).

Minimum of 5 years of relevant, progressive experience in regional financial management or senior audit roles.

Excellent spoken and written communication skills in both English and Mandarin to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; experience with Power BI and standard ERP/Group consolidation tools is highly regarded.