Specialist, Global Intercompany & Reporting (GIR)

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What you'll be doing -

• Provide timely support of the Group’s financial reporting functions (such as preparation of reporting package, preparation of disclosure notes, and fluctuation analysis/commentary).
• Delivery of end-to-end intercompany accounting services for billings (receivables and payables), confirmation, settlement, and reconciliations. This involves coordinating and reconciling intercompany transactions and assuring quality services delivery to internal customers.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the financial statements and intercompany transactions, in compliance with HK IFRS, relevant legal & statutory requirements, and in according to Group policy.
• This role will be direct report to GIR Manager in GSC.

1.Group Financial Reporting and Consolidation

• Prepare reporting package for legal entities with accuracy and submit on a timely basis.
• Ensure the information/reports received from GSC team or local finance complies with HK IFRS and Group accounting standards.
• Coordinate with GSC team or local finance to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the financial results recorded in books.
• Prepare analytical review and analysis on the reporting package submitted and proposing accounting treatment for correction if needed.
• Assist the team to support on relevant Group financial reporting and analysis matters (ie. generation of reports, preparation of disclosure notes etc).
• Support the Manager to develop and recommend areas for enhancements and improvements for the current systems and processes to meet the challenges and needs of stakeholders.
• Provide the accurate, reliable, and timely reports for internal requirements.
• Support HK HQ on liaison with group external auditors during year-end audit requests.

2.Intercompany activities

• Prepare monthly reconciliations for intercompany accounts. Perform analysis on any discrepancies relating to Intercompany transactions.
• Support monthly/quarterly/annual close processes on intercompany matters and work closely with finance teams in GSC, HQ & local country to resolve issue.
• Manage & ensure all intercompany balances within PPG group are reconciled prior to consolidation elimination.
• Prepare and post various monthly intercompany transactions and entries, including creating and processing intercompany invoices (receivables/ payables) with adequate supporting documentation.
• Interact proactively and effectively with finance team to ensure that significant intercompany issues are resolved on time and the statutory reporting deadlines are met.
• Support PPG reporting requirements on intercompany (ie. intercompany elimination in group reporting).
• Ensure adherence of processes to company's policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements and local rules and regulations; support strengthening of financial processes and controls.

3.Others

• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and various transformation agenda.
• Backup team members, maintain effective back-up plan/business continuous plan.
• Any other ad-hoc function assigned by the Manager.

What you'll need -

Education / Professional Qualification

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent; and/ or
• Professional qualification in ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent.

Professional Experience

• 2-3 years working experience in Finance/Accounting section, with 1-2 years exposure in a large and reputable audit firm would be an added advantage.
• Work experience in a multinational or regional corporate business environments is preferable.
• Exposure in SUN accounting systems and/or other ERP system.
• Possess strong understanding of accounting systems, internal controls, financial reporting, and financial statements analysis.
• Exposure in consolidation tools / system would be an added advantage.

Technical

• Strong on IFRS, US GAAP, relevant local accounting standards.
• Exposure on Consolidated Accounts and Intercompany activities.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables etc).
• Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills in English.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. With Cantonese, is an added advantage

Competencies

• Quick learner, ability to work independently.
• Proactive and responsible, take ownership of work-streams and proactively problem-solving skill.
• Agile and flexible, adapt quickly to new environment.
• Resilient and durable, able to maintain momentum in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
• Able to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty in an effective manner.
• Ability to work according to strict deadlines and manage various demands, demonstrating accuracy, attention to detail and good time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and “can do” mind-set.
• Have ability to have good grasp of the detail whilst understanding the “big picture”, and to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Be able to collaborate effectively across multiple internal functions.