Group Financial Controller - CPA

Avensys Consulting; Pasay; On-site; PHP 9,592,000 - 14,388,000; Full time

Job summary

Avensys Consulting is seeking a Group Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting for its Hong Kong parent entities, ensuring accurate records and compliance with local standards. You will lead month-end close, intercompany reconciliations, and statutory filings, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating audits.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 10+ years in Big Four or corporate accounting, with strong ERP experience and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10 years with a Big Four or reputable second-tier firm (Audit or Assurance).
• 10 years in a corporate finance or accounting role.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain 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.
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting team members, promoting best practices and consistent accounting procedures.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

The Group Controller is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting activities of the Group's Hong Kong parent entities. The role involves 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.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain 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
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting team members, promoting best practices and consistent accounting procedures

About you

• 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 ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple legal entities simultaneously