Job Description
The Accountant will provide finance support predominantly to South Korea and Hong Kong entities and be accountable for all aspects related to finance and accounting. Reporting directly to the Assistant Finance Manager, this position will complete all financial and management reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the various systems. This role will also be responsible for managing local statutory accounts, local/income tax and VAT filing and other reporting requirements that may be assigned.
On top of the above remit, this role will also support Regional treasury tasks such as cash flow monitoring.
Roles and Responsibilities
Accounts Payable (AP):
- Review and verify invoices, code and match invoices to PO, ensuring timely entry into accounting system
- Execute timely payments through scheduling, prepare and process payments to vendors accordingly to terms and planned cash flow
- Manage vendor records & Inquiries by ensuring vendor master file integrity and resolve payment issues and discrepancies promptly
- Review staff claims to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Accounts Receivable (AR):
- Preparation of intercompany invoices, debit and credit notes
- Reconcile AR sub-ledger, prepare aging reports, assist with month-end close
General Ledger (GL):
- Perform month end closing activities including preparation of journal entries
- Review of Balance sheet schedules prepared by external accounting firm / shared services
- Prepare balance sheet review and fixed cost analytics
- Support all internal and external audits
- Implement improvement and internal control initiatives
Treasury:
- Manage day-to-day treasury operations including cash flow monitoring and bank account management
- Prepare cash flow actual and forecasts report to ensure sufficient working capital
- Liaise with HQ on loan facilities, financing arrangements, and funding requirements
- Coordinate and support financing documentation, loan drawdowns and repayments
- Ensure compliance with internal treasury policies and local regulatory requirements
- Handle bank guarantee arrangements, including preparing applications, reviewing terms and conditions, and coordinating with banks and internal stakeholders
Tax & Compliance:
- Provide statutory account, tax filing and other reporting to local authority in a timely manner.
- Run and report monthly minimum control to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy (or equivalent) from a recognised institute or equivalent professional qualification such as ACCA
- Experience in Manufacturing industry/Trading industry is preferred
- Good communication in English and Chinese
- Outstanding organizational skill and good interpersonal skill
- Detail-oriented and proactive
- Ability to work under pressure and self-manage
- Team player
