Financial Accountant

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Financial Accountant

Department : Finance

Location : Hong Kong

Responsible To : Assistant Finance Manager

Brief summary of role :

To assist and support the direct manager in managing the financial and accounting activities and overseeing the compliance for FT's legal entities in Singapore and Hong Kong and support the regional initiatives and projects

In this role you’ll :

• Handle full set of account to ensure timely completion of all month-end and year end closing activities
• Analyse and correct discrepancies to ensure the accuracy and completeness of general ledger and compliance on an ongoing basis
• Provide insightful and analytical analysis on financial statements
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for assigned accounts and ensure completeness and clear off the outstanding in a timely manner
• Manage payroll activities and collaborate with HR and the global mobility team to ensure accurate payroll processing and posting
• Prepare forecast and budget for assigned Cost Centers, understanding the variances and ensure the accuracy of submission
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement enhancement to strengthen financial controls
• Handle Transfer pricing, GST / Corporate tax filing and statutory audit to ensure full compliance of statutory requirements
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of records and efficient internal controls are in place, ensure alignment with FT global policy
• Collaborate with Accounting Services team based in Manila to ensure issues are resolved timely
• Support the Travel Management Company and Corporate Credit Cards process
• Collaborate with multiple functions to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Handle ad hoc projects or other functions as required

You'll bring to the role....

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found .