Financial Manager

CoolStar Innovation Technology Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CoolStar Innovation Technology Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a Finance Controller to lead day-to-day financial operations and ensure regulatory compliance. You will manage bookkeeping, payroll, and cash flow while driving reporting accuracy and data integrity across ERP systems.

The role requires a CPA or related credential, 3+ years in financial operations at startups or high-growth companies, and strong Excel/financial modeling skills to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; CPA (accounting/tax) or intermediate professional title preferred.
• 3+ years of first-hand practical experience in financial bookkeeping, auditing, financial statement preparation, cash flow management, and daily financial operations; startup/high-growth experience preferred.
• Proficient in accounting software and mainstream financial systems (SAP/ERP/QuickBooks or equivalent); strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Solid knowledge of local tax regulations, accounting standards, and compliance requirements.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and reliable; able to manage multiple deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in hard tech or manufacturing industries preferred; good English proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day financial operations: bookkeeping, accounting entries, bank reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable management, and petty cash control.
• Prepare and file tax returns and statutory financial reports in compliance with local regulations; coordinate internal and external audits.
• Process employee salary calculations, social insurance contributions, expense reimbursements, and related payroll administration.
• Manage company cash flow: monitor cash positions, prepare cash flow forecasts, and ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement); provide management with accurate financial reporting and business performance analysis.
• Drive business-finance integration; optimize ERP/financial systems to improve reporting efficiency and data accuracy.
• Oversee cost management, internal controls, and government subsidy applications; ensure full legal and regulatory compliance.
• Support fundraising activities including due diligence coordination and financial data preparation; assist management in financial decision-making.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

English proficiency

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA (accounting/tax) or intermediate professional title

Tools

SAP

ERP

QuickBooks

Job description

• Own day-to-day financial operations: bookkeeping, accounting entries, bank reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable management, and petty cash control.
• Prepare and file tax returns and statutory financial reports in compliance with local regulations; coordinate internal and external audits.
• Process employee salary calculations, social insurance contributions, expense reimbursements, and related payroll administration.
• Manage company cash flow: monitor cash positions, prepare cash flow forecasts, and ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement); provide management with accurate financial reporting and business performance analysis.
• Drive business-finance integration; optimize ERP/financial systems to improve reporting efficiency and data accuracy.
• Oversee cost management, internal controls, and government subsidy applications; ensure full legal and regulatory compliance.

Support fundraising activities including due diligence coordination and financial data preparation; assist management in financial decision-making.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; CPA (accounting/tax) or intermediate professional title preferred.
• 3+ years of first-hand practical experience in financial bookkeeping, auditing, financial statement preparation, cash flow management, and daily financial operations; experience at a startup or high-growth company is preferred.
• Proficient in accounting software and mainstream financial systems (SAP/ERP/QuickBooks or equivalent); strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Solid knowledge of local tax regulations, accounting standards, and compliance requirements.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and reliable; able to manage multiple deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in hard tech or manufacturing industries is preferred; good English proficiency is a plus.