Financial Controller - MNC

Randstad Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Hong Kong Limited is recruiting a seasoned Financial Controller to lead a finance team of 3-4 staff in Hong Kong. The role oversees all-round financial reporting, management accounting, and internal controls to support commercial decision-making.

The successful candidate will drive monthly and annual closes, budgeting, variance analysis, and regional consolidation while partnering with senior stakeholders on performance and cost management.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of accounting and financial management experience.
• Experience leading a small-to-medium finance team (3-4 direct reports).
• Solid knowledge of HKFRS / IFRS, taxation, and internal controls.
• Professional qualification such as HKICPA, CPA or ACCA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all-round financial and management accounting functions, ensuring statutory compliance.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and regional consolidation.
• Drive budgeting, rolling forecast, and FP&A with strategic insights for regional leadership.
• Coach and develop a 3-4 person finance team; ensure efficiency and succession planning.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to evaluate performance and drive cost management.
• Enhance internal control frameworks, policies, and SOPs.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax authorities, and legal advisors for filings and compliance.
• Lead system upgrade and automation projects for reporting and analysis.

Skills

Financial leadership

Team management

Business partnering

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

HKICPA / CPA / ACCA

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.