Junior Account Clerk

ASL BULK SHIPPING LIMITED; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Supportive working environment

Good work-life balance with flexible安排

Job summary

ASL BULK SHIPPING LIMITED is seeking a Junior Account Clerk to join our Finance team in Admiralty, Hong Kong. This full-time role supports daily accounting, processes transactions, and maintains records in line with our procedures and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has secondary education with accounting or business knowledge, is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin, and has basic bookkeeping skills. Experience with accounting software is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education or equivalent qualification, with accounting or business studies advantageous.
• Fluent in Cantonese; Mandarin is a must.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong numerical and attention to detail skills with the ability to identify discrepancies.
• Good organisational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A keen interest in developing a career in accounting and finance.
• Professional attitude with a commitment to confidentiality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Processing and recording financial transactions accurately in accordance with company accounting policies and procedures
• Maintaining and reconciling accounts, including supplier accounts, customer accounts and general ledger entries
• Preparing invoices, purchase orders and other accounting documentation as required
• Assisting with the month-end and year-end closing procedures and reconciliation processes
• Filing and organising financial documents and maintaining comprehensive records
• Supporting the preparation of financial reports and statements under supervision
• Communicating with internal departments and external parties to resolve accounting queries and discrepancies
• Assisting with data entry and maintaining the accuracy of the accounting system
• Contributing to continuous improvement of accounting processes and procedures

Skills

Fluent Cantonese

Mandarin

Bookkeeping

Excel

Attention to detail

Communications

Education

Secondary education

Accounting/business studies (advantageous)

Tools

Accounting software familiarity

Job description

About the role

ASL BULK SHIPPING LIMITED is seeking a Junior Account Clerk to join our Finance team in a full-time capacity. Based in Admiralty, Central and Western District, this role is fundamental to maintaining the financial accuracy and administrative efficiency of our shipping operations. As a Junior Account Clerk, you will support the day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring that all transactions are processed correctly and in accordance with our financial procedures and regulatory requirements. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your accounting skills within a dynamic maritime industry environment.

Key responsibilities

• Processing and recording financial transactions accurately in accordance with company accounting policies and procedures
• Maintaining and reconciling accounts, including supplier accounts, customer accounts and general ledger entries
• Preparing invoices, purchase orders and other accounting documentation as required
• Assisting with the month-end and year-end closing procedures and reconciliation processes
• Filing and organising financial documents and maintaining comprehensive records
• Supporting the preparation of financial reports and statements under supervision
• Communicating with internal departments and external parties to resolve accounting queries and discrepancies
• Assisting with data entry and maintaining the accuracy of the accounting system
• Contributing to continuous improvement of accounting processes and procedures

What we're looking for

• Completion of secondary education or equivalent qualification, with relevant accounting or business studies qualifications being advantageous
• Fluent in Cantonese; Mandarin is a must
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong numerical and attention to detail skills with the ability to identify discrepancies
• Good organisational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
• A keen interest in developing a career in accounting and finance
• Professional attitude with a commitment to confidentiality and compliance
• Experience with accounting software or systems would be beneficial but not essential

What we offer

• We provide a supportive working environment where teamwork and collaboration are valued, and we encourage employees to take responsibility for their career progression.
• We offer competitive remuneration, a professional workplace culture and the opportunity to work within a well-established maritime shipping company with strong industry reputation.
• We are committed to maintaining a healthy work-life balance for our team and welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements where operationally feasible.

About us

ASL BULK SHIPPING LIMITED is a respected name in the maritime shipping industry, specialising in bulk shipping operations. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and operational excellence. Our company values reliability, accountability and continuous improvement, and we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees are valued, supported and given opportunities to grow. With a strong track record in the shipping sector, we work with clients globally whilst maintaining our core operations and values. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.