LOCATION:  HK

• REPORTING TO: Managing Director, HK with functional reporting to Head of Finance, Hong Kong and HR Manager, Hong Kong
• TEAM SIZE: Local Finance & Accounting person + Local HR person
• OBJECTIVES: Oversee and take charge of overall Accounting and HR matters for Bangladesh and Shanghai in close coordination with the local General/Country Manager
• Responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day accounting, financial and HR matters and budgetary control of the Bangladesh and Shanghai operations in close coordination with the local General/Country Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCE / ACCOUNTING

• To manage the Company’s financial matters including financial reporting, budget planning, treasury handling and setup procedures and policies on internal control system
• Prepare monthly management accounts reports and analysis for management according to the company’s internal policy
• Handle all tax matters and ensure timely reporting and compliance with tax rules and regulations
• Prepare the year-end financial accounts for audit and to liaise with the Auditors in close liaison with the Head of Finance
• Efficiently manage all assigned external contracts, including communication with bankers, as well to ensure that all Company’s expenditure are accurate reflected in the financial statements
• Monitor the petty cash on hand and implement Standard Operating Procedures on Petty cash Handling
• Assist the General/Country manager in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecast planning
• Assist in the setup of Accounting system and internal control system of the company and its representative offices
• Work to ensure that the Company’s legal responsibilities are met, in particular that all necessary insurances are properly in place.
• Ensure timely booking of financial statements and accounting related matters.
• Streamline the operation workflow and improve efficiency
• Centralize and control all documentation within the working procedures in terms of accounting and treasury

HUMAN RESOURCES

• Responsible for the overall direction and control of the human resources function including, pay and benefits administration, manpower planning and staff welfare in close liaison with the General/Country Manger as well as the HR Manager
• Supervise the regular salary payments and maintain payroll records
• Take care the individual Tax Status for all the Expats, as well as the work permit status.
• Play a key role to develop further existing formulation of company policies and procedures
• Support the further development of the present HR system in the local offices

REQUIREMENTS

• A University degree holder in Accountancy or related disciplines.
• Accounting professional bodies equivalent is preferred
• Minimum eight (8) years solid experience on financial controlling, strategic planning at corporate level
• Frequent travel to Bangladesh, Shanghai and any new office locations is mandatory
• Require to handle full set of books independently
• Familiar with the Local rules and regulations on legal, customs, taxation, and labor regulations is an advantage
• Experience in working with different levels within the organization
• Professional attitude and a strong team player with approachable manner
• Good communication, strong relationship and interpersonal skills to deal with different level and countries staff
• Mature, self-motivated, independent, well-organized with exceptional leadership
• Fluent in both verbal and written English