ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Headwind is a 45 year manufacturing and design agency based in Hong Kong. We work with global retailers, brands and promotional products companies. We deal in multiple product categories including drinkware, housewares, kitchenware, consumer electronics, headwear, bags, sports & toys, stationery, home appliances, outdoor products, medical devices, blanket & towel and sundries.

We believe in Manufacturing Made Easy.

You can learn about us here: https://headwind-group.com/.

We are based in Hong Kong and focus on our core manufacturing strengths. With staff in Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Myanmar, Headwind is able to provide total turnkey manufacturing solution from concept to delivery of the final products.

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

We are seeking a talented, detailed-oriented and self-driven individual to join our team and play an important role in the day-to-day accounting operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and assist in the smooth operation of the finance department.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for owning and managing the accounts receivable (AR) function, and supporting the Finance Manager and the broader Finance team with the day to day accounting operations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ownership of AR sub-ledger, cash application, and reconciliation.
• Collections and follow-up with clients on receivables, facilitate & liaise internally and escalate as necessary.
• AR reporting and distribution of aging report, statement of accounts (SOA) in a timely manner.
• Assist in month-end closing, download bank statements, annual audit, and bank reconciliation.
• Work with business team(s) to generate Debit / Credit note as needed, ensuring controls are maintained and issues resolved in a timely manner.
• Document and maintain proper accounts receivable processes, controls, and procedures.
• Check GRPO and factory invoice provided by shipping and generate AP invoice in SAP.
• Travel & Entertainment reporting from expense platform and process as necessary.
• Ad hoc queries and analysis as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE:

• Proactive with willingness to learn and adopt a continual improvement mindset.
• Strong communication skills, and ability to lead meetings and group discussions.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English & Chinese.
• Ability to multi-task within a high-pressure environment while meeting strict deadlines and switching between day to day operations and problem solving.
• Experience in ERP systems (SAP Business One would be strong advantage)
• High proficiency in Office, and strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Detail-oriented, sensitive to numbers and analytically minded.
• Entrepreneurial and independent.
• Problem solver instead of problem identifier.

EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

• Minimum 2-4 years accounts receivable or general accounting experience (trading or import and export industry is a plus)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND REQUIRED:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related business field.
• Professional Accounting Qualification or student member (is a plus)