Finance Manager – Global MNC

LAURIS WALTON; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

LAURIS WALTON, a leading multinational in events, is seeking an all-rounded Finance Manager to own end-to-end finance and accounting operations.

You will oversee general ledger, AP/AR, month- and year-end close, prepare management accounts and financial statements for group and regional stakeholders, and drive process improvements and internal controls. A CPA/ACCA/CA and 6 years’ experience preferred; exposure to events/hospitality a plus; proficiency in US GAAP/IFRS and ERP systems is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CA).
• Minimum 6 years of finance and accounting experience in a fast-paced multinational.
• Experience in events, media, hospitality, or similar sectors is advantageous.
• Hands-on with month-end close, financial reporting and settlements.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite).
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end and year-end closing.
• Manage the timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts, financial statements, and reporting packages for group and regional stakeholders.
• Handle event and show settlement processes, ensuring accurate reconciliation of revenues, costs, artist payments, and related financial obligations.
• Perform financial analysis, variance analysis, and commentary to support management decision-making and business performance reviews.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities on statutory reporting, audits, and tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP / IFRS, local statutory requirements, and internal group policies.
• Partner with commercial, operations, and event production teams to provide finance business partnering support, particularly around show settlements and profitability tracking.
• Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support finance systems and reporting enhancements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Internal controls

MS Excel

ERP systems

US GAAP

IFRS

Stakeholder management

Business partnering

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CA qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

A leading multinational in events industry is seeking an all-rounded Finance Manager to join their finance team and take ownership of end-to-end finance and accounting operations.

Key responsibilities

Oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end and year-end closing.

Manage the timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts, financial statements, and reporting packages for group and regional stakeholders.

Handle event and show settlement processes, ensuring accurate reconciliation of revenues, costs, artist payments, and related financial obligations.

Perform financial analysis, variance analysis, and commentary to support management decision-making and business performance reviews.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes.

Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities on statutory reporting, audits, and tax filings.

Ensure compliance with US GAAP / IFRS, local statutory requirements, and internal group policies.

Partner with commercial, operations, and event production teams to provide finance business partnering support, particularly around show settlements and profitability tracking.

Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support finance systems and reporting enhancements.

About you

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA / ACCA / CA qualification preferred.

Minimum 6 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, with a proven track record in an all-rounded finance role.

Prior experience in events, media, hospitality, or a similarly fast-paced MNC environment is highly advantageous.

Hands-on experience with month-end closing, financial reporting, and settlement processes.

Strong technical skills in financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliation.

Solid knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS.

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is a plus.

Highly detail-minded, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders across regions.

Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable operating in a dynamic and evolving business environment.