Senior Accounts Officer

Johnson Stokes & Master; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Job summary

Johnson Stokes & Master in Hong Kong is seeking a Finance Manager to support financial operations, manage rates, and assist with month-end closing activities. The role involves preparing financial reports, coordinating with affiliates, and working on audits and taxation.

The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience, preferably in a law firm, and hold a degree in finance, accounting, or business. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years' experience, preferably in a law firm or partnership environment.
• Prior experience in auditing is a must.
• Familiar with legal accounting software commonly used in law firms.

Responsibilities

• Provide local support for rates and manage client arrangements.
• Assist in month-end closing activities, preparing journal entries.
• Prepare various reconciliations, including bank reconciliation.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Project management

Excel skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in finance, accounting or business

ACCA or CPA certification

Tools

Aderant Expert or similar software

Job description

This role will be responsible for supporting the Firm's financial operations by providing rate management support, assisting with month-end closing activities, supporting statutory audit and taxation exercises, and delivering client and practice reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide local support for rates including managing and maintenance of client arrangements
• Summarise the financial impact of existing rate arrangements and develop and recommend revisions to the agreements as they are renewed
• Coordinate and execute the annual rate setting and PQE increase processes across the firm
• Support updates and revisions to existing rate arrangements, implement/apply finalized agreements and ensure that rates and other key matter data are properly assigned on an ongoing basis
• Involve in month-end closing activities, including prepare/review journal entries and schedules
• Coordinate with PRC affiliates and support teams on month-end closing and management reporting
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and analyses
• Prepare various reconciliations, including bank reconciliation, intercompany transactions/balances reconciliations
• Assist in statutory audit and taxation exercises
• Prepare client and practice specific reports and analysis
• Assist in finance-related projects

The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and additional reasonable duties consistent with the role may be assigned from time to time.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting or business
• Pursuing or holding professional certifications such as ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• Prior experience in auditing is a must
• 6-8 years’ experience, with experience of working within a partnership environment desired, preferably a law firm; candidates with less experience will be considered as Accounts Officer
• Experience in professional services pricing and/or fee negotiation is preferable
• Strong excel skills are a distinct advantage
• Project Management skills are essential, able to manage multiple projects at one time and prioritise as necessary
• Strong analytical, evaluative and critical thinking skills, able to analyse data and present meaningful and useable insight to partners and Firm management
• Familiar with legal accounting software and systems commonly used in law firms, such as Aderant Expert, or similar platforms
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to articulate points of view clearly and succinctly, with excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Capable and confident to interact with different levels of colleagues and lawyers with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong command of spoken and written English and Chinese
• Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact a member of the JSM recruitment team.

JSM is a pre-eminent law firm in Hong Kong with representative offices in Beijing and Shanghai and a Beijing IP agency which handles trademark registration matters in Mainland China. JSM advises clients on the full spectrum of legal issues arising on the most complex deals and disputes in and from Hong Kong and Mainland China.

JSM is a pre-eminent law firm in Hong Kong with representative offices in Beijing and Shanghai and a Beijing IP agency which handles trademark registration matters in Mainland China. JSM advises clients on the full spectrum of legal issues arising on the most complex deals and disputes in and from Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Perks and benefits

• Medical Insurance - family (in/outpatient, dental)
• Group Life Insurance, Health Check
• Full Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave