Finance Controller

Job Location: Hong Kong
Job For: Vacancy With Clients

Role Summary:

  • Oversees HK Finance C Accounting Team on all accounting functions.
  • To be the treasury leader for the day-today and banking relationship.
  • To actively participate on the commercial activities related to HK office.
  • To implement or formulate financial policies / procedures of the company to enhance the operational effectiveness and efficiency.
  • To provide various financial information / reports as per management’s request.
  • To lead key management accounting projects and provide professional financial advice to top management.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Treasury Management:

1. Cash Flow Management:

  • Monitor daily cash balances and manage liquidity to ensure sufficient funds are available for operational needs.
  • Forecast cash flows and assess the need for short-term borrowing or investments.

2. Banking Relationships:

  • Maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions.
  • Negotiate credit lines, banking terms, and treasury services.

3. Risk Management:

  • Manage foreign exchange (FX) exposure, hedging strategies, and interest rate risks.
  • Implement policies to mitigate financial risks related to market fluctuations.
  • To perform interest rate and currency hedging in line with set policies for risk management (interest rate risk policy, foreign currency risk policy)

4. Debt Management:

  • Manage short- and long-term borrowing, including bond issues, loans, and credit facilities.
  • Ensure compliance with loan covenants and repayment schedules.

5. Investment Management:

  • Oversee the company’s investment portfolio, ensuring the best use of surplus cash.
  • Evaluate investment opportunities based on the company’s risk appetite.
B. Commercial Operations:

1. Investment Management:

  • Negotiate and manage commercial contracts with suppliers, customers, and vendors.
  • Review contract terms and ensure they align with the company’s financial and operational goals.
  • To formulate and implement policies / procedures of the organization
  • To define and communicate corporate accounting guidelines, including chart of accounts, periodic closing schedules as well as reporting requirements

2. Pricing Strategy:

  • Collaborate with sales, procurement, and other departments to develop competitive pricing strategies.
  • Monitor market conditions and adjust pricing models accordingly.
  • To define and monitor internal KPIs (e.g. working capital ratio, interest cost, debt/equity ratio, ROI, etc.) based on organization’s plan.

3. Financial Analysis:

  • Perform financial analysis to support commercial decisions, including margin analysis, cost control, and profitability assessments.
  • Support product pricing and tenders by providing financial insights.

4. Budgeting and Forecasting:

  • To be in charge of the overall financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, management and financial reporting.
  • Work with business units to prepare budgets and forecasts.
  • Track performance against financial goals and recommend corrective actions.
C. Compliance and Reporting:

1. Reporting:

  • Prepare treasury and cash management reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of financial data.

2. Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and corporate governance policies.
  • Implement and maintain treasury controls and procedures to prevent fraud.
  • Liaise with external auditors, bankers, legal and tax advisors
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory and tax requirements
  • Liaise with bank on trade transactions
  • To ensure compliance with internal control procedures in performing day-to-day transactions processing

3. Transfer pricing:

  • To ensure the transfer pricing requirements, support the reports and any investigation or information required by the consultant or internally.

Qualification Experience:

  • Degree holder in accounting or any related discipline
  • Qualified Accountant with Chartered Accountants, ACCA or HKICPA or equivalent
  • At least 10 years working experience in financial accounting in which 5 years in managerial level, preferably with trading/sourcing background
  • Expertise in financial reporting and financial budgeting

Key Skills:

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), management information systems, and computer-based accounting.
  • Strong knowledge of financial instruments, capital markets, and risk management strategies.
  • Excellent skills in management accounting, financial analysis and interpretation
  • Good knowledge of Banking and Trade Finance
  • Strong people management skills with the ability to understand the requirement of the export C import business and proactively offer solutions.
  • Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills
  • Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Good command of English (both oral and written)
  • Detail-minded, self-motivated and a proven ability to successfully deal with ongoing dynamic situations and changes
  • Willing to work under pressure

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