Assistant Finance Manager
We are launching in the US and are looking for a Finance Manager to be based in New York, USA. The ideal candidate has experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments and can help scale and manage our rapid growth across the US. We are seeking someone who has strong leadership abilities and hands-on experience in managing finance operations.
What You Will Do:
- Assist and manage the daily operations of the Finance and Accounting Department
- Performs Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes for the US operation
- Organize, control and define the proper process for local invoicing, finance and collections
- Liaise with external parties including but not limited to customers, vendors, lawyers, tax or government authorities, etc
- Support and orientation for all internal areas regarding financial/business processes
- Assist and manage the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance and Accounting Department
- Coordinate with suppliers of payments platforms and invoicing platforms locally
- Preparing the financial information required by the local authorities
- Participating in internal control testing and some transactional taxes activities
- Contributing to timely and efficient communication with stakeholders to identify and discuss issues and suggestions for improvement
- Prepares cash flow reports, financial reports such as Forecasts, Budgets and Actual results, performing a thorough investigation and analysis over collected data
- Perform financial review & analysis, budgeting, planning, capital expenditure and investment return analysis on a group level basis
- Perform month-end reconciliation and analysis, including but not limited to fixed assets and bank statements
- Supporting the financial leadership team with financial aspects of project funding and risk assessment
Knowledge and Skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or Accounting
- Fluent in English to communicate with the entire group mainly based in Hong Kong
- 4 years of relevant experience in Finance with ideally 1 year in a managerial capacity
- Must have a strong understanding of local taxation regulations with the ability to advise
- Holding a CPA certification is strongly preferred
- Solid tax knowledge and advanced Excel is preferred
What We Look For:
- Detail oriented: Determined and assertive, prepared to get into the detail to understand the complex cost drivers of the business
- Hands-on and get things done attitude: Work in close partnership with the individual budget holders and the group consolidation team to provide accurate, timely and comprehensive financial information
- Strong sense of prioritization, and structured mindset: Ability to prioritize workload and ability to work to strict reporting deadlines
- Autonomous and adaptable: Be comfortable dealing with and working through issues and operational challenges with project teams and other stakeholders
- Proactive and passionate