Financial Reporting Specialist

Charterhouse Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Charterhouse Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Finance professional to join the Financial Reporting team. The role focuses on financial reporting, regulatory reporting, proprietary trading accounting and finance transformation initiatives in a leading securities environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in securities/financial institutions, in-house finance experience, and strong HKFRS/IFRS knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in securities firms, investment banks or financial institutions.
• In-house finance experience is a MUST; Big 4 Financial Services background is a Plus.
• Strong knowledge of HKFRS/IFRS and financial instruments accounting.
• Experience supporting proprietary trading, capital markets or treasury-related businesses preferred.
• Exposure to product valuation, financial controls and regulatory reporting advantageous.
• Familiar with trading platforms or integrated finance systems (Calypso/Imagine/NetSuite) would be beneficial.
• Fluency in English; Cantonese and Mandarin are MUST.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting entries and ledger bookings related to proprietary trading activities and perform reconciliations.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes, including consolidation activities.
• Prepare financial, management and regulatory reports for Head Office, management and regulatory authorities.
• Support financial due diligence exercises, finance projects and system enhancements.
• Conduct accounting and tax impact assessments from new business initiatives and group changes.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Partner with business, operations, risk and other stakeholders on finance-related matters.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on accounting, financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and business initiatives as required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication (English)

Cantonese

Mandarin

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA/HKICPA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Calypso

Imagine

NetSuite

Job description

Leading Chinese Securities House | Hong Kong

Our client is a well-established and growing financial institution with a strong presence across Asia. Due to continued business expansion, they are seeking an experienced Finance professional to join their Financial Reporting team.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates from securities firms, investment banks looking to broaden their exposure to financial reporting, regulatory reporting, proprietary trading accounting, and finance transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting entries and ledger bookings related to proprietary trading activities and perform relevant reconciliations
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes, including consolidation activities
• Prepare financial, management and regulatory reports for Head Office, management and regulatory authorities
• Support financial due diligence exercises, finance projects and system enhancement initiatives
• Conduct accounting and tax impact assessments arising from new business initiatives, products, and group structure changes
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy
• Partner closely with business, operations, risk and other stakeholders on finance-related matters
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on accounting, financial reporting and audit requirements
• Assist with ad hoc projects and business initiatives as required

Requirements

• Degree holder in Accounting, Finance or related disciplines
• Qualified CPA, HKICPA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• Approximately 5-8 years of relevant experience gained from securities firms, investment banks, financial institutions;
• Possession of in-house finance experience is a MUST; Big 4 Financial Services team background is a Plus
• Strong knowledge of HKFRS/IFRS and financial instruments accounting
• Experience supporting proprietary trading, capital markets or treasury-related businesses is highly preferred
• Exposure to product valuation, financial controls and regulatory reporting is advantageous
• Familiarity with trading platforms or integrated finance systems such as Calypso, Imagine, NetSuite or similar platforms would be beneficial
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capabilities
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin is a MUST