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.