A top-tier international law firm is looking for an experienced Accountant to provide financial accounting, tax, reporting and audit support for the Hong Kong office and to work closely with the global finance team.

This role reports to the CFO and a senior finance manager, where you will provide the full spectrum of financial accounting, cash and other reporting and forecasting duties, as well as supervise the office's AP team.  

DUTIES 

• Prepare general ledger accounting, month-end closing and reporting
• Responsible for account receivables; account payables and billings matter
• Assist in tax audits and profits filings for firm and partners
• Give support in budget forecasting and supervise the AP team, liaise with overseas treasury team on office's ongoing cash needs
• Maintain internal or clients account data record and monitoring the accounts balance or payment status
• Ensure accounting processes comply with both Hong Kong and UK SRA Accounts Rules
• Participate in any ad hoc system or process improvements 
• Handle internal profit tax filings on a timely basis and liaise with external auditors

YOU

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with a recognized professional accounting qualification 
• At least 8 years of relevant accounting and finance experience in the legal sector, candidates with Big4 experience also considered 
• Excellent knowledge of the Hong Kong Law Society accounting rules is essential, working knowledge of UK SRA Accounts Rules 
• Detail-oriented, independent, proactive with positive attitude
• Strong, technical skills in financial accounting, good organisation and time management skills 
• Proficient in Excel, MS Office, and preferably in Elite 3E software
• Good communication skills in English and Chinese (written and spoken)   
• Immediate availability is highly preferred
• Great team player with inspiring leadership skills 

ON OFFER

• Competitive benefits (22.5 days' annual leave), 2 days' working from home benefit 
• Excellent career prospects with one of the leading global names in the legal industry  
• Exceptionally high standards working with elite-level professionals and lawyers 

TO APPLY

Please send your CV or resume to Ms Sybil Yang on the link to this job. For a confidential discussion, please call her on +852 3708 9509 quoting reference number SY. 35209.

Data collected will be for recruitment purposes only. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within 5 business days of your application, please assume your application has not been shortlisted.

Star Anise is a pan-Asian recruitment firm based in Hong Kong focusing on the legal, compliance, executive, and professional support sectors across all industries - whether law firm, multi-national, financial services or listed companies. 

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