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