Finance Officer

The Repulse Bay Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The Repulse Bay is seeking a Finance Officer to support the Finance Department across financial accounting, management reporting, expense monitoring and budgeting. You will work closely with operating departments to enhance cost visibility and strengthen internal controls.

Key duties include month-end close, variance analysis, fixed assets and annual budgeting, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and cross-functional finance projects within hospitality operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant accounting experience.
• Big 4 experience is an advantage.
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint with strong data analysis.
• Hospitality or property management exposure is advantageous.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative team player.
• Proactive and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end closing, including journals, accruals, prepayments and account reconciliations.
• Monitor operating expenses against budget and forecast and identify variances.
• Perform detailed review and analysis of expense categories such as R&M and other operating expenses.
• Understand cost drivers and recurring expenditure with relevant departments.
• Support regular expense analysis and management reporting to enhance cost visibility and control.
• Maintain fixed asset records and assist with related reconciliations and reporting.
• Assist in the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting.
• Support finance control activities and review of supporting documentation.
• Participate in system and process improvement projects and ad hoc financial analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional accounting qualification (advantage)

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Repulse Bay is seeking a Finance Officer to support the Finance Department across financial accounting, management reporting, expense monitoring, budgeting and internal controls. The role will work closely with operating departments to provide timely financial analysis, strengthen cost visibility and support sound financial management.

All-rounded exposure to budgeting, financial reporting and analysis

Opportunity to develop broader finance expertise through cross-functional responsibilities

Scope to support evolving Finance processes and operational requirements

Key Accountabilities

Assist in month-end closing, including journals, accruals, prepayments and account reconciliations.

Monitor operating expenses against budget and forecast and identify significant or unusual variances.

Perform detailed review and analysis of assigned expense categories, including R&M and other operating expenses as assigned.

Work with relevant departments to understand cost drivers, recurring expenditure and significant cost movements.

Support regular expense analysis and management reporting to enhance cost visibility and control.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date fixed asset records and assist with related reconciliations and reporting.

Assist in the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting exercises.

Support finance control activities and the review of appropriate supporting documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Participate in system and process improvement projects and ad hoc financial analysis.

General Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A recognized professional accounting qualification is an advantage.

At least two years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, management reporting, budgeting or cost control, preferably within a sizeable organization. Big 4 experience is an advantage.

Meticulous attention to detail, with strong analytical skills and a critical-thinking mindset.

Highly proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint, with strong numerical and data-analysis skills.

Relevant experience in hospitality or property management, including exposure to operating expenses, R&M, CAPEX or project-cost analysis, would be an advantage.

Good interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive approach to follow-up and problem solving.

A collaborative team player demonstrating initiative, drive and enthusiasm.

About The Repulse Bay

Standing on the former site of the original Repulse Bay Hotel, with a rich history dating back to 1920, The Repulse Bay Complex is the premier residential and shopping destination for Hong Kong's Southside. Located only 15 minutes from Central Business District, it is owned and operated by The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels.

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