Group Accountant (Consolidation & Reporting)
About Our Client:
Our client is a highly established, global sourcing and supply chain group specializing in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and chemical sectors. With a robust international footprint spanning across Asia, Europe, and the US, their Hong Kong regional headquarters acts as the central hub for global operations. They are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Group Accountant to join their dynamic finance team.
The Role:
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in the group-level finance function. This position is heavily focused on multi-regional consolidation, requiring a high degree of accuracy and cross-border collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
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Take charge of month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing consolidated financial statements for multiple overseas subsidiaries (including the US, China, and Southeast Asia).
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Perform complex intercompany reconciliations, managing elimination entries and extensive multi-currency transactions.
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Ensure all regional reporting complies with Group HKFRS/IFRS standards, performing necessary adjustment entries for local subsidiaries (e.g., aligning US GAAP or PRC GAAP to IFRS).
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Monitor inventory valuations and foreign exchange translation reserves across the group.
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Work closely with regional finance teams and external auditors to ensure timely statutory audits and tax compliance.
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Utilize ERP systems to streamline financial reporting and improve consolidation efficiency.
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Assist the Finance Manager with ad-hoc financial analysis and management reporting.
Candidate Profile:
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Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
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Fully Qualified or Finalist of a recognized professional accounting body (HKICPA, ACCA, CPAA, or equivalent).
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Solid, hands-on experience in handling group consolidation and financial reporting for a multinational corporation.
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Candidates with a blend of external audit experience (Big 4 or Tier-2) and commercial accounting background are highly preferred.
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Prior exposure to the trading, supply chain, manufacturing, or healthcare/pharmaceutical industries is a distinct advantage.
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Proficiency in utilizing robust ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics) and advanced MS Excel skills.
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Strong technical foundation in HKFRS/IFRS; practical experience dealing with cross-border operations is highly valued.
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Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin to liaise with overseas counterparts.
