about the company.
Our client is a highly prestigious, top-tier Japanese financial group with an expansive global network and a dominant securities and investment banking presence in Hong Kong. Renowned for providing comprehensive capital markets, institutional equities, fixed income, and investment banking solutions, they offer a well-capitalised, stable, and dynamic operating environment. They provide employees with structured career development, high operational visibility, and a collaborative work culture.
about the team.
The Financial Control department is a vital, high-visibility finance function responsible for maintaining rigorous accounting integrity, regulatory reporting compliance, and balance sheet governance. You will join an experienced, high-performing team of finance professionals who value technical accuracy, collaborative teamwork, and continuous process efficiency. The team culture is supportive, offering strong mentorship from senior leadership and excellent career progression.
about the job.
- Perform daily financial control and general ledger accounting operations, including voucher postings, balance sheet reconciliations, and trial balance reviews.
- Assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing processes in strict compliance with HKFRS standards.
- Support the preparation and review of daily liquid capital computations and monthly regulatory returns under SFC Financial Resources Rules (FRR).
- Conduct detailed variance analysis on trading revenues, operating expenses, and financial position movements for management reporting packages.
- Liaise directly with external statutory auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities during annual audit cycles and tax filings.
- Participate in continuous process optimisation initiatives and system enhancement projects to automate financial control workflows.
skills & experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
- Member or finalist of CPA, ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting body.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in financial control, regulatory reporting, or audit within a securities firm, investment bank, or Big 4 / professional accounting firm.
- Practical understanding of SFC FRR regulations and HKFRS accounting principles is highly advantageous.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong analytical capabilities and proficiency in advanced Excel and financial software.
- Fluency in English and Cantonese is mandatory to effectively coordinate across local business units and regional teams; proficiency in Mandarin or Japanese is an advantage.
If you are interested in this role, please click 'Apply Now' or send your CV directly to Marco.li@randstad.com.hk.
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