Group Financial Controller - CPA

About the role

The Group Controller is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting activities of the Group's Hong Kong parent entities. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with Hong Kong statutory and tax requirements, coordinating month-end and year-end closing activities, and supporting audits and group reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accounting records for the Group's Hong Kong parent entities, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and supported
• Perform and review daily accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations where applicable
• Oversee and supervise the intercompany reconciliations process and confirmations, ensuring balances are accurate and discrepancies are resolved on a timely basis
• Coordinate and monitor intercompany funding, loans, recharge arrangements, and other related transactions in accordance with Group policies
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accounting records are complete and accurate within established deadlines
• Maintain fixed asset registers, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet schedules
• Support the preparation of statutory accounting records and schedules required for annual audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance
• Ensure compliance with Hong Kong accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory filing requirements
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting team members, promoting best practices and consistent accounting procedures

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA qualification
• 10 years with a Big Four or reputable second-tier accounting firm (Audit or Assurance)
• 10 years in a corporate finance or accounting role
• Experience with ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple legal entities simultaneously
• Analytical and problem-solving skills