Head of Finance / Finance Director, Greater China
Head of Finance / Finance Director, Greater China
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Finance / Finance Director, Greater China to join and oversee our Finance Department, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Greater China.
This pivotal role leads the Finance Department in Hong Kong with 6 FTEs and supervises the Chinese Mainland team of 2 FTEs.
The successful candidate will be a business partner with strong analysis skills but also lead the team to ensure financial integrity, a strong internal control environment, and compliance requirements are met. Additionally, the role involves managing ad hoc projects such as senior management reports or reviewing systems and procedures.
Responsibilities
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Plan, organise, and lead the accounting function in Hong Kong, liaising with Mainland China to consolidate data as required.
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Strong business partner skills to work with department heads and the board to analyse and raise issues impacting the business.
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Supervise and review team performance and provide training as needed.
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Enhance efficiency and improve the internal control environment, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate requirements.
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Liaise effectively across departments and the overseas offices such as the UK.
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Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and timely, accurate month-end closes and reporting.
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Monitor and control working capital and perform cash flow forecasting.
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Oversee the debt collection process.
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Plan and prepare the 3-year plan, annual budget, and half-year forecast.
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Monitor financial results against plans and budgets.
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Assist in corporate tax planning, including review of tax computations and timely filing.
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Manage the implementation and upgrading of accounting systems if required.
Requirements
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University degree in Finance/Accounting and recognised accounting qualification.
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At least 10 years of relevant experience, ideally accounting firm trained.
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Solid experience in financial and management accounting.
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Analysis experience with strong excel, PowerBI or other analysis software preferred. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
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Previous exposure to PRC operations, accounting, and tax regulations is advantageous.
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Strong commercial acumen, sound judgment, and a positive can-do attitude.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
**Direct application only, no recruiters please.**
#LI-CB1
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Finance / Finance Director, Greater China to join and oversee our Finance Department, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Greater China.
This pivotal role leads the Finance Department in Hong Kong with 6 FTEs and supervises the Chinese Mainland team of 2 FTEs.
The successful candidate will be a business partner with strong analysis skills but also lead the team to ensure financial integrity, a strong internal control environment, and compliance requirements are met. Additionally, the role involves managing ad hoc projects such as senior management reports or reviewing systems and procedures.
Responsibilities
-
Plan, organise, and lead the accounting function in Hong Kong, liaising with Mainland China to consolidate data as required.
-
Strong business partner skills to work with department heads and the board to analyse and raise issues impacting the business.
-
Supervise and review team performance and provide training as needed.
-
Enhance efficiency and improve the internal control environment, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate requirements.
-
Liaise effectively across departments and the overseas offices such as the UK.
-
Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and timely, accurate month-end closes and reporting.
-
Monitor and control working capital and perform cash flow forecasting.
-
Oversee the debt collection process.
-
Plan and prepare the 3-year plan, annual budget, and half-year forecast.
-
Monitor financial results against plans and budgets.
-
Assist in corporate tax planning, including review of tax computations and timely filing.
-
Manage the implementation and upgrading of accounting systems if required.
Requirements
-
University degree in Finance/Accounting and recognised accounting qualification.
-
At least 10 years of relevant experience, ideally accounting firm trained.
-
Solid experience in financial and management accounting.
-
Analysis experience with strong excel, PowerBI or other analysis software preferred. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
-
Previous exposure to PRC operations, accounting, and tax regulations is advantageous.
-
Strong commercial acumen, sound judgment, and a positive can-do attitude.
-
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-
Excellent spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
**Direct application only, no recruiters please.**
#LI-CB1