Our Client is a well known international luxury brand with Hong Kong as a key location for its business.  A need has arisen to hire a Financial Controller to lead the consolidation team. 

Key Responsibilities

• Take charge of accounting & reporting function at the group consolidation level; ensure all the statutory guidelines and legal requirements are observed correctly and
• Oversee technical accounting consultation via research and analysis of complex accounting issues, applying relevant technical accounting guidance and interpretation
• Develop targeted and consolidated financial and statistical reporting through metrics and KPI’s to improve management decision making
• Prepare group consolidated financial and management reports and highlight key findings and provide recommendation to improve business performance
• Enhance, design and implement efficient accounting/financial practices and internal control processes. Closely monitor the internal control process, able to identify high risky area and carry out action accordingly
• Build and maintain a high performing report/analysis team by providing strong leadership and guidance
• Drive team performance and ensure a continuous improvement culture
• Responsible for ad-hoc projects when required
• Develop and mentor all direct reports

QUALIFICATION

• Degree holder in Accountancy / Finance or related disciplines with professional accounting qualifications such as HKICPA/ACCA or equivalent
• Broad IFRS knowledge and consolidation experience.
• Possess solid knowledge about IFRS15&16. Hands on experience in ERP system will be a strong advantage
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in consolidation processing and review and financial reporting gained from big 4 accounting firms and sizable multinational corporations or large listed companies, 5 years of which in managerial capacity
• Well versed in MS office and experience in using SAP and Adaptive is an advantage
• Excellent oral / written communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Strong leadership skill with confident and proactive personality. Comfortable to work with people from different background and able to effect change in such an environment
• Analytical, strategy-minded and enjoy to work on complicated issues and scenario
• Methodical work style, capable to manage projects and provide target deliverable under tight schedule and pressure
• Ability to handle multi-tasks and respond effectively to unexpected changes and requests
• Independent, self-motivated, capable to handle tight timelines