Financial Accountant

• 4 years of payroll, employment tax, pension, and accounting experience
• Experience HRIS, payroll software solutions and Microsoft applications
• Proficient in HK, MO statutory regulations, employment ordinance

As part of Asia Pacific Payroll Organisation, this role manages the payroll finance function for Hong Kong / Macau and is accountable for end to end payroll, compliance and reporting processes, collaborate closely with Compensation and benefit, HR and cross-functional and regional teams to implement new systems and policies. Focal point to liaise with internal/external auditors, government agencies, payroll provider, tax and social security authorities. Candidate should have a mindset for continuous improvement, drive to harmonise country policies and procedures and to strengthen controls to align with global governance model. 
 

Role Summary:

• Manage full spectrum of payroll activities for Hong Kong and Macau, month end close for compensation and benefit accounting, ORSO/MPF pension contribution, social security fund contribution, local and global mobility tax matters.
• This role involves liaison with payroll vendors, processing and reviewing payroll reports and performing reconciliations, ensuring legislative compliance 
• Manage monthly, annual, and periodic filings of statutory payment submissions.
• Manage statutory audit and payroll compliance activities.
• Lead business process streamlining and re-engineering of work efficiency, improve governance and controls.
• Position requires strong collaboration, working with cross functional and regional teams to provide expertise on payroll matters.
   

To be successful in this position, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree holder or higher degree holder preferably in Business Studies (Finance/Accounting).
• 4 years of payroll, employment tax, pension, and accounting experience .
• Strong working knowledge of HK, MAC statutory regulations, employment ordinance and policies related to payroll.
• Experience HRIS, payroll software solutions and Microsoft applications.
• Experience with implementation of payroll processes on an industry recognised payroll solution (Payroll & Time/attendance system) is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in English and local language.