Senior Accountant (Manufacturing)

WilliamSELECT; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WilliamSELECT in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee accounting and financial operations for entities in Taiwan and Mainland China. The role demands strong technical accounting knowledge, regional exposure, and the ability to work independently.

You will manage full-set accounting, monthly closes, intercompany transactions, tax compliance, and coordination with external auditors. This position requires fluent Mandarin, Cantonese and English with cross-border collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as HKICPA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience managing full-set accounting, cross-border transactions, intercompany settlements and local tax compliance for entities in Taiwan and Mainland China.
• Familiarity with accounting ERP systems such as SAP, QuickBooks, Kingdee or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-set accounting and daily financial operations for entities in Taiwan and Mainland China.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and regular bank reconciliations.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Manage intercompany billing, transactions and reconciliations between HK headquarters and operating entities in Taiwan and Mainland China.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory and tax requirements in Taiwan and Mainland China.
• Coordinate internal and external audits; liaise with auditors and advisors.
• Collaborate with local finance teams and cross-border stakeholders to improve processes and provide financial insights to senior management.

Skills

Mandarin

Cantonese

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

QuickBooks

Kingdee

Job description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant based in HK to oversee the accounting and financial operations of their entities in Taiwan and Mainland China.

You will be responsible for managing full-set accounting, monthly financial closing, intercompany transactions, tax compliance and coordination with external auditors. This role requires someone with strong technical accounting knowledge, regional exposure and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Full-Set Accounting & Financial Operations

Manage full-set accounting and daily financial operations for entities in Taiwan and Mainland China.

2. Financial Reporting & Month-End Closing

Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.

Conduct financial analysis and variance reporting to support management review and decision-making.

3. Accounts Payable, Receivable & Cash Flow Management

Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments, collections and perform regular bank reconciliations and monitor outstanding balances.

Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management.

4. Intercompany Transactions & Reconciliation

Manage intercompany billing, transactions and account reconciliations between the Hong Kong headquarters and operating entities or factories in Taiwan and Mainland China.

5. Budgeting & Financial Planning

Assist with annual budget preparation and periodic rolling cash flow forecasts.

Monitor operational expenditure and conduct cost analysis to support financial planning.

6. Tax & Statutory Compliance

Ensure compliance with local statutory and tax requirements in Taiwan and Mainland China.

Handle relevant tax matters, including corporate income tax, VAT / GUI invoices and periodic government filings.

7. Audit Coordination

Coordinate internal and external audit requirements supporting docucments

Liaise with external auditors and professional advisors when required.

8. Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with local finance teams and cross-border stakeholders to ensure smooth financial operations.

Review existing workflows and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Provide financial insights and operational support to senior management.

Requirements & Qualifications:

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

Professional accounting qualifications such as HKICPA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent will be an advantage.

Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience.

Hands-on experience managing full-set account, local accounting standards, cross-border transactions, intercompany settlements and local tax compliance for entities in Taiwan and Mainland China is as must

Familiarity with accounting ERP systems such as SAP, QuickBooks, Kingdee or similar platforms.

Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin, Cantonese and English. Mandarin is essential for communication with Taiwan and Mainland China counterparts.