Group Controller

G2 Travel; Pasig; On-site; PHP 5,643,000 - 8,777,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

15 days annual leave

Medical cover from day 1

Rice allowance

Monthly clothing allowance

Travel at discounted prices

Job summary

G2 Travel, a wholesale tour operator with a global footprint, is hiring a Group Controller to manage day-to-day accounting for its Hong Kong parent entities from its Pasig, Philippines base. The role covers GL, month-end close, intercompany accounting, balance sheet integrity, audits, and group reporting.

The successful candidate will oversee AP/AR, asset registers, and intercompany funding while guiding junior staff and ensuring compliance with HK standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10 years with a Big Four or reputable second-tier accounting firm (Audit or Assurance).
• 10 years in a corporate finance or accounting role.
• Experience with Hong Kong entities or multinational companies is an advantage.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple legal entities simultaneously.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across international teams.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accounting records for the Group's Hong Kong parent entities.
• Perform daily accounting activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee intercompany reconciliations and confirmations.
• Coordinate intercompany funding and related transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and balance sheet schedules.
• Support statutory accounting records and schedules for audits and tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with Hong Kong accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and promote best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
• Act as finance contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

… and we’re in the business of planning and organising trips all over the globe for almost half a million travellers each year.

We’re G2 Travel, a wholesale tour operator with a network of offices spanning Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America.

We’re not a corporation and don’t behave like one – results are achieved through collaboration and teamwork – a place where everyone gets noticed.

We believe that work should be enjoyable, stimulating and fun!

The Role

The Group Controller is responsible to manage the day-to-day accounting activities of our Hong Kong parent entities. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with Hong Kong statutory and tax requirements, coordinating month-end and year-end closing activities, and supporting audits and group reporting.

Scope of Responsibility:

• General Ledger & Accounting
• Month-end & Year-end Close
• Intercompany accounting
• Balance Sheet integrity
• Audit (internal & external)

Operational Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain the accounting records for the Group's Hong Kong parent entities, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and supported.
• Perform and review daily accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations where applicable.
• Oversee and supervise the intercompany reconciliations process, and confirmations, ensuring balances are accurate and discrepancies are resolved on a timely basis.
• Coordinate and monitor intercompany funding, loans, recharge arrangements, and other related transactions in accordance with Group policies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accounting records are complete and accurate within established deadlines.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet schedules.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounting records and schedules required for annual audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Hong Kong accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory filing requirements.
• Maintain organized accounting documentation and ensure all supporting records are properly filed and retained.
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting team members, promoting best practices and consistent accounting procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
• Act as a key finance contact for internal stakeholders, auditors, and external advisors on accounting-related matters.

The Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10 years with a Big Four or reputable second-tier accounting firm (Audit or Assurance).
• 10 years in a corporate finance or accounting role.
• Experience with Hong Kong entities or multinational companies is an advantage.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple legal entities simultaneously.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across international teams.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

The Deal

Commitment, loyalty and passion are the qualities that we admire the most. In return for that we offer:

• Competitive salaries which reflect the importance of these roles and your experience.
• Salaries are reviewed and discussed annually and can increase significantly according to experience.
• A genuine commitment to recognise your achievements.
• Hard work deserves a break, so we offer 15 days annual leave each year plus all public holidays.
• First class office environment which is a safe, comfortable, stimulating and fun place to be.
• Medical cover on Day 1 of employment
• We want you to eat well, so we offer you a rice allowance.
• Monthly clothing allowance.
• Opportunities to travel at discounted prices.