A leading biopharmaceutical company in Hong Kong is hiring a Junior Accounts Payable Officer. You will be responsible for supporting the accounting operations team by managing essential accounting and finance issues for their APAC entities.about the job.
- Manage Accounts Payable Functions: Oversee AP-related responsibilities, ensuring the prompt and precise verification of all incoming invoices.
- Process Payments: Prepare and execute payments for both vendor invoices and employee expense claims, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Support Bank Reconciliations: Assist with daily bank statement reconciliation by confirming that all payment transactions are processed correctly and on schedule.
- Audit Expense Claims: Review and reconcile staff expense submissions, verifying adherence to internal company guidelines and policies.
- Provide Financial Operations Support: Contribute to the daily workflow of the finance team, including tasks like document management, record-keeping, and generating routine reports.
- Aid in Month-End Closing: Support period-end procedures by assisting with account reconciliations and extracting necessary reports from financial systems.
- Handle Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries into the accounting system as required.
- Undertake Ad-Hoc Tasks: Perform various other financial duties and support special projects as assigned by management.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: A Diploma or University Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required. LCC Higher certification or an equivalent qualification is essential.
- Experience: While prior experience within an auditing or accounting role is advantageous, we strongly encourage recent graduates with a solid grasp of fundamental accounting principles to apply.
- Flexibility: Candidates demonstrating strong potential but with less direct experience may be considered for an Assistant Finance Specialist position.
Skills & Competencies:
- Learning & Independence: A fast learner with a high degree of self-discipline and the ability to work independently.
- Attention to Detail & Organization: Meticulous and detail-oriented, possessing strong organizational skills to effectively manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload.
- Collaboration & Communication: A proactive team player with a willingness to learn, supported by good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in both written and spoken English and Mandarin is required.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. Prior experience with SAP systems is considered a significant advantage.
Interested parties please apply the job by clicking the appropriate link with your updated resume and salary details to Justin.lam@randstad.com.hk. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.