Senior Accountant

Student First Accommodations Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Student First Accommodations Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a hands-on Finance professional to manage day-to-day accounting, treasury and reporting for the company and its project and holding entities. The role requires strong organisation, adaptability and a willingness to take on a broad range of tasks.

Reporting to the CFO, you will support budgeting, investor reporting, bank financing, and company secretarial filings, with exposure to bank reconciliations, cash-flow updates, and monthly

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Accounting is required or preferred.
• Progress towards HKICPA or ACCA is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle full-set accounts for the company and support month-end close for project and holding companies.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Prepare audit schedules and support profits tax filings.
• Handle payroll and MPF with our payroll provider.
• Process payments, invoices, receivables and expense claims.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and cash-flow updates.
• Assist in budgeting and investor reporting and track actuals vs budget.
• Assist with bank financing draws and covenant schedules; company secretarial filings.

Education

Degree or Diploma in Accounting

HKICPA or ACCA in progress

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Reporting to the CFO, you will handle the day-to-day accounting, treasury and reporting of the company and its project and holding companies, and support budgeting and investor reporting. You will also assist with bank financing matters and company secretarial filings.

This is a hands‑on role in a growing company with a small team. Processes are still being developed and priorities can change at short notice. The role suits someone who is organised, comfortable with variety and happy to take on a broad range of tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting and reporting

• Handle full-set accounts for the company and support the month-end close for project and holding companies
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Prepare audit schedules and support profits tax filings
• Handle payroll and MPF with our payroll provider

Treasury

• Process payments, invoices, receivables and expense claims
• Prepare bank reconciliations, daily cash positions and cash-flow updates
• Prepare documents for bank account opening and KYC

Budgeting and investor reporting

• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts, and track actual results against budget
• Prepare data and schedules for reports to joint‑venture partners and investors
• Prepare management fee invoices and follow up on collection

Other responsibilities

• Bank financing: prepare drawdown and repayment requests, track interest payments and covenant schedules, and respond to lender information requests
• Company secretarial: prepare and track annual returns, business registration renewals, economic substance reports and statutory register updates with our company secretary and BVI registered agent

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or diploma in Accounting; progress towards HKICPA or ACCA is an advantage
• At least 3 years of experience handling full-set accounts
• Experience with bank reconciliations, cash reporting and management accounts
• Exposure to company secretarial work or bank‑related documentation is a plus
• Finance experience in Hong Kong real estate (property investment, development, funds, hotels, serviced apartments or co‑living) is an advantage but not required
• Experience in a small or medium‑sized company covering a range of tasks
• Proficient in Excel and a cloud accounting system such as Xero or QuickBooks
• Fluent English and Cantonese; Mandarin is an advantage