Financial Reporting - Banking (Contract)

Links International; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Links International supports a leading bank seeking a Finance professional to join its team in Hong Kong. The role focuses on financial reporting, regulatory reporting, and financial control within the banking sector, offering exposure to multiple stakeholders and ongoing process improvements.

The ideal candidate will handle general ledger reconciliations, assist in month-end close, reconcile intercompany accounts, and prepare regulatory submissions, with emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of banking experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger to source-system reconciliations.
• Assist in month-end closing and journal entries.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts with Singapore counterparts.
• Analyze variances and support month-end reporting.
• Prepare financial schedules and reporting packages.
• Participate in finance projects and process improvements.
• Prepare HKMA regulatory returns and other submissions.
• Monitor daily/weekly Liquidity Maintenance Ratio reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end closing

Intercompany reconciliation

Variance analysis

Regulatory reporting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Process improvements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Us

As a proud member of the Ascentium Group, we stand at the forefront of innovation in Human Capital Solutions. With a forward-thinking mindset, we deliver a tailored suite of services that empower our clients to thrive in today's fast-changing business landscape.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a one of the leading banks with well-established businesses in the retail, corporate and private wealth businesses. Due to increased business demands and a growing workload, they are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join their Finance team. This role offers excellent exposure to financial reporting, regulatory reporting, and financial control functions within the banking industry, while providing opportunities to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and gain valuable industry experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general ledger to source-system reconciliations and support financial accounting and control activities.


• Assist in month-end closing processes, including preparation of journal entries and supporting schedules.


• Reconcile intercompany accounts with Singapore counterparts and investigate any identified discrepancies.


• Analyze material variances in financial results and provide insights to support month-end reporting.


• Prepare financial schedules and reporting packages to meet Group reporting requirements.


• Participate in finance-related projects and contribute to process improvements and workflow enhancements.


• Prepare HKMA regulatory returns, including Assets & Liabilities Position reports, RMB business activity reports, and other regulatory submissions as required.


• Monitor and prepare daily and weekly Liquidity Maintenance Ratio (LMR) reports.


• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.


• 3-5 years of relevant working experience in a banking environment is preferred.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Growth-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute to the team's success.


• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is an advantage.