MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
Responsible for accounting and financial reporting mainly for Howden Specialty Limited and some small entities within Howden Group and ensure a smooth, timely and accurate month-end closing.
MAIN JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
· Handle financial reporting and accounting for Howden Specialty Limited and Howden Group’s small entities, including, but not limited to:
o Checking and verification on all invoices for relevant supporting information
o Prepare journal entries to ensure data accuracy, consistency and completeness at month-end close
o Ensure data is transferred from Global onto system at month-end
o Prepare bank reconciliations at month-end
o Ensure timely and accurate month-end close (close by Day 3)
o Preparation of management accounts
o Arrange sufficient funding in own funds’ bank accounts to meet all payment obligations
o Management of petty cash
· Coordinate with the Accountant on daily workload
· Ensure compliance to all regulatory and governmental bodies at all times
· Be a gatekeeper – inform the Finance Manager / Head of Department for potential / upcoming issues, propose improvements where necessary and appropriate.
· Handle year-end audit including, but not limited to the preparation of schedules, reply to auditors’ queries, inter-company transactions reconciliations, carrying out analytical reviews etc.
· Assist in the company’s annual budgeting exercise
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
· Minimum 3 years accounting experience
· Holder of University degree in Accounting
· Strong MS Office knowledge; Basic understanding and knowledge of regulatory compliances
· Good command of written and spoken English and Mandarin, preferably intermediate level of Cantonese
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills with good customer-service attitude
· Self-motivated, attentive to details and able to work under pressure
· A good team player; able to work independently with minimum supervision under tight deadlines
