(Senior) Finance Manager

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation is seeking an experienced finance professional in Hong Kong to oversee month-end closing, FRR reporting, and regulatory filings for a group of financial entities. You will manage settlement funds, broker statements, and ensure strict compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires deep knowledge of securities accounting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive process automation across FRR reporting and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 6 years in finance/accounting, with at least 3 years in a securities firm or financial institution.
• Solid experience in SFC FRR reporting at a licensed corporation.
• Strong knowledge of accounting treatment for equities, options, futures, funds, etc.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily booking and accounting entries for a wide range of financial products and ensure accurate recording of trades, fees and commissions.
• Manage month-end closing and financial reporting for non-licensed corporations within the group.
• Monitor and reconcile client trading settlement funds, broker statements, and client money segregation.
• Lead preparation and timely submission of FRR regulatory returns.
• Conduct daily FRR compliance monitoring and assess capital implications of new business activities.
• Drive automation initiatives for FRR reporting to streamline data extraction, calculations, and submission workflows.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and internal reviews; liaise with regulators, head office, auditors, and professionals.

Skills

Securities accounting

FRR reporting

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional qualification (CPA/HKICPA/ACCA)

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Handle daily booking and accounting entries for a wide range of financial products, ensuring accurate recording of trades, e.g.,brokerage fees, and commissions.
• Manage month‑end closing and financial reporting for non‑licensed corporations within the group.
• Monitor and reconcile client trading settlement funds, broker statements, perform client money segregation.
• Lead the preparation and timely submission of Financial Resources Rules (FRR) regulatory returns.
• Conduct daily monitoring of FRR compliance, ensuring the firm maintains sufficient liquid capital and assessing the capital impact of new business activities.
• Drive automation initiatives for FRR reporting – streamline data extraction, calculation logic, and submission workflows to enhance efficiency, reduce manual errors, and shorten reporting turnaround times.
• Manage other statutory and regulatory filings,Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and internal review processes.
• Liaise with regulators, head office, external auditors, and professional firms on accounting and compliance matters.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in finance/accounting, with at least 3 years in a securities firm or financial institution.
• Solid experience in SFC FRR reporting at a licensed corporation.
• Strong knowledge of accounting treatment and booking procedures for various financial products (equities, options, futures, structured notes, funds, etc.).
• Proven experience in securities trade settlement, client money reconciliation, and brokerage accounting.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA / HKICPA / ACCA) is highly preferred.
• Familiar with SFC regulatory standards and licensing requirements.
• Ability to handle full-set accounts and regulatory returns independently.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).
• Proficient in MS Office applications and accounting software.
• Immediate availability is an advantage.