Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the Hong Kong entity’s accounting and finance operations, with accountability for the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial records and reporting.
• Manage full sets of accounts, including sales and purchase recognition, accounts receivable and payable, expenses, accruals, month-end journals, fixed assets and depreciation, and general ledger maintenance.
• Supervise accounting work prepared by the remote support team, including general ledger entries, AR/AP, sales and purchase transactions, accruals, reconciliations and month-end closing schedules.
• Handle complex accounting matters, review significant journal entries and accounting treatments, and resolve material discrepancies or exceptions.
• Lead monthly and annual closing, review financial statements and management reports,
• Coordinate with the Singapore office reporting line and China-based support team to ensure clear workflows, appropriate documentation and resolution of accounting issues.
• Establish and enhance accounting policies, review controls, approval processes and finance procedures appropriate for a newly established Hong Kong office.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants and other service providers on Hong Kong statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance requirements.
• Liaise with headquarters in China as well as Singapore office on reporting requirements, financial information and intercompany matters.
• Support finance systems setup, process improvements and other finance-related projects as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; CPA, ACCA or equivalent qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant accounting and finance experience. Background in petrochemicals, oil and gas, commodity trading, or related sectors is a strong advantage.
• Experience in a Big Four accounting firm or relevant external audit experience is an advantage.
• Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, month-end closing, balance-sheet review and internal-control capabilities.
• Knowledge of derivatives accounting and commodity-trading transactions is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Hong Kong statutory reporting, audit and tax requirements is preferred.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Mandarin for coordination with Singapore and China stakeholders.
• Independent, detail-oriented and commercially aware, with sound judgment, strong analytical skills and the ability to operate in a newly established office.