The Senior Accountant will assist the Senior Director of Finance in performing the day-to-day financial functions in compliance with the required accounting principles and standards, including analyzing financial and statistical data, preparing financial statements and reports, and establishing and applying appropriate accounting controls and procedures. 

Responsibilities

General Ledger and Account Maintenance

•        Process general journal/ledger/trial balance, posting and control
•        Chart of Accounts maintenance
•        Fund income & disbursement transactions
•        Asset amortisations
•        Policies & procedures staff training & implementations

Payroll Processing and Filing

•        Payroll database system, employee profile & payroll processing
•        MPF submission, employee's return filing
•        Payroll Advice
•        Benefit Reimbursements
•        Employee's Return Filing
•        Monitor & update Employee Advance Receivables.

Bank Account Maintenance

•        Maintain accounts, security control and oversee bank account transactions & liaison
•        Petty cash month end reconciliations
•        Month end bank reconciliations
•        Bank investment

Financial Reporting

•        Monthly /Quarterly/Interim/annual reports to the management and Congregation
•        Statistical Analysis and Projections
•        Periodic and annual statutory financial statements
•        Other reports including Weekly Bulletin, Monthly Elders & Pledge reports

Control and Compliance

•        Monitor and control budget, purchases compliances, and fund execution.
•        Update all financial policies and procedures are executed by all staff
•        Perform monthly system reconciliations including income/expense reconciliations/posting, monthly A/R and A/P control
•        Quench book store inventory control
•        Budget worksheets, analysis and presentation
•        Company secretary functions and tax filing
•        Financial software application maintenance, backup and automation enhancements
•        Oversee asset management system and filing system
•        Ensure all finance team observe privacy acts

Audit Submission

•        Audit preparation and auditor's enquiries
•        Reconciliations on audited &  financial statements
•        Year- end adjustments and closing
•        Preliminary Financial Statements & Grouping

Requirements

• Accounting degree or equivalent with proper accounting training
• Candidates with CPA, ACCA FCCA or equivalent is preferred
• Minimum five years’ experience in the computerised financial systems, data analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications
• Knowledge of HKSAR’s financial regulations
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports and statements 
• Fluency in English and Cantonese required
• Effective planning skills with ability to managing multiple tasks and projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to produce professional business documents
• Strong inter-personal skills, including pleasant customer service demeanor
• High sense of confidentiality
• Ability to be extremely flexible in an environment that is subject to many changes while maintaining a positive attitude
• Strong communication skills, whether its via phone, email, in-person
• Ability to source and mobilise resources effectively
• Willing to work with volunteers and staff outside of normal office hours
• Familiar with church / parachurch organization / non-profit environment is preferred

Island ECC is a dynamic English-speaking international church in Hong Kong. Our hope is to see the life-giving light of Jesus Christ reach every corner and every heart in Hong Kong and beyond.