You will:

• Oversee the month-end closing to ensure smooth completion. Manage full sets of books including but not limited to financial accounting support & month-end closings and administer the cross-company recharge process
• Work closely with Financial Planning and Analysis colleagues to provide support for budgeting process
• Establish regular financial reporting package, prepares financial commentaries for management and highlight risks & opportunities as appropriate
• Develop a strong and robust internal cost accounting system and devise appropriate measures, reporting mechanisms & reports for management reporting and budget monitoring
• Handle withholding tax for external parties and other related tax obligations beyond the scope of S.88, including tax arrangement for international guests and partners, to ensure compliance with tax regulations
• Supervise daily treasury activities including cash flow and liquidity management, coordination of payments approval and e-banking authorization, cheque payments in accordance with the Schedule of Delegation of Authority, bank account operations and maintenance. Review and approve PR/POs and lease proposal including EAP, CER, and asset disposal. Arrange for contract signing for non-procurement agreements
• Manage the process of submitting periodic donation claims to funding provider, prepare balance sheet review and follow up with any issues being identified
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements; assist and coordinate with external accountants and statutory auditors to manage all internal and external audit requirements
• Provide support, insight and timely analysis to all department heads to facilitate their understanding of the financial performance of their departments
• Drive future Finance system upgrade including vendor selection, work closely with vendor for user requirements and UAT
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis support to management on special projects or business review

You should have/be:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant disciplines with CPA or Charter Accountant qualifications
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in sizeable or multi-national company and with strong people management skills.
• Exposure to Art and cultural related NGO, hospitality, entertainment or retail industry is a plus
• Able to work with non-commercial background and open-minded
• Strong team-player and able to lead a team of finance professionals
• Proactive, with “can-do” attitude, independent and capable of working under pressure
• Detailed-oriented, good planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese
• Interest and passion in arts and culture