Financial Controller - MNC

ACCA Careers; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is assisting a seasoned multinational corporation in Hong Kong to hire a Financial Controller. You will lead a finance team of 3–4 staff, oversee all-round financial reporting, and drive FP&A, budgeting, and internal controls to enable strategic decision-making.

The role requires a CPA qualification and at least 12 years of relevant experience, with fluency in English and Cantonese. You will interact with regional counterparts and external auditors to ensure compliance and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of accounting and financial management experience in MNCs.
• Experience leading a 3–4 person finance team.
• Strong knowledge of HKFRS/IFRS and corporate tax.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all-round financial reporting and statutory compliance.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and regional consolidation.
• Drive budgeting, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis (FP&A).
• Coach a finance team and develop succession planning.
• Partner with senior stakeholders on performance and cost management.
• Enhance internal control frameworks and SOPs.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax authorities, and legal advisors.
• Lead system upgrades and workflow automation for reporting.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

HKICPA/CPA/ACCA qualification

Job description

An established multinational corporation (MNC) in Hong Kong is seeking a seasoned Financial Controller to lead a finance team of 3-4 staff. You will spearhead all-round financial reporting, business analysis, and internal controls to drive commercial decision-making. Qualified CPA holders with 12+ years of relevant experience are welcome to apply.

About The Company.

Our client is a reputable multinational corporation with an expansive global footprint and a dynamic presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

About The Team.

You will manage and mentor a dedicated finance team of 3-4 direct reports, fostering a supportive and high-performance culture. The team oversees end-to-end accounting operations, statutory compliance, and commercial analysis, working in close collaboration with regional counterparts and departmental business units across the group.

About The Job.

• Oversee all-round financial and management accounting functions, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, as well as consolidation for regional management reporting.
• Drive the annual budgeting, rolling forecast, and variance analysis (FP&A) to deliver strategic insights to regional leadership.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of 3-4 finance professionals, ensuring operational efficiency and succession planning.
• Act as a key business partner to senior stakeholders, evaluating business performance and advising on operational efficiency and cost management.
• Enhance internal control frameworks, policies, and standard operating procedures to maintain financial integrity and operational governance.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax authorities, and legal advisors to ensure timely statutory filings and corporate tax compliance.
• Lead system upgrade and workflow automation initiatives to streamline financial reporting and analysis processes.

Skills & Experience Required.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Recognised professional qualification (such as HKICPA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent); Big 4 audit training is advantageous, though not mandatory.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant accounting and financial management experience, ideally gained within multinational corporations (MNCs).
• Proven track record in managing and leading a small-to-medium finance team (3-4 direct reports).
• Solid knowledge of HKFRS / IFRS, corporate taxation, and internal control best practices.
• Strong commercial acumen with hands‑on experience in financial planning, forecasting, and business partner engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and leadership capabilities to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English and Cantonese is required; proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage.