Senior Finance Manager

Job description

GROUP Founded in 1895, Jebsen is a privately-held marketing, distribution and investment organisation established in Greater China. It partners with leading brand companies to bring a wide array of quality products to Greater China while driving success for its people and business partners, protecting the environment and serving the communities in which it operates. Purpose of the Job To lead the Group’s financial reporting and consolidation process, delivering accurate and timely report and insights to support management decision-making and overall business performance and drive business performance. To support value creation through strong financial controls, Group-level finance initiatives and involvement in M&A activities across the deal lifecycle, including financial evaluation and post-deal integration to ensure delivery of expected business value. Responsibilities Lead Group-level monthly financial reporting and consolidation, ensuring accurate and timely preparation and review of financial analyses and commentary on business performance, key drivers and risks to support management decision-making. Oversee the accounting operations of headquarters’ entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting while providing insights on cost efficiency, working capital and overall financial performance. Provide technical accounting guidance and financial governance to Business Lines, ensuring compliance while balancing business needs and commercial objectives. Maintain and strengthen financial controls across the Group’s entities with a focus on protecting value while enabling business growth. Liaise with external auditors for the Group’s statutory audit, ensuring a smooth audit process, high-quality financial reporting and strong governance to maintain stakeholder confidence Support M&A activities across the deal lifecycle, including financial evaluation, modelling and due diligence, deal structure of investment proposals to assess commercial viability. Support post-deal integrations ensuring alignment of financial reporting, systems and control. Support the enhancement of financial systems and internal controls to build a strong data foundation, improve visibility on performance and support faster, better-informed business decisions. Perform ad-hoc assignments, if required. Requirements University graduate in Accounting or Business Administration Professional qualification of HKICPA, ACCA or equivalent Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in sizable organizations, Big 4 or International CPA firm experience is a definite advantage Solid knowledge of accounting standards and tax regulations in HK and PRC Solid group consolidation experience Experience in M&A is an advantage Proficiency in written and spoken English and Mandarin Team player, good communication and problem solving skills High integrity, ownership mindset and sound professional judgement Proactive and able to work under pressure and independently High proficiencies in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint Hands-on experience with preferably Oracle ERP, Qlikview or other business intelligence systems Occasional travel to PRC may be required SUCCESS BREEDS SUCCESS. With over 100 years of history, Jebsen’s success has been made possible through our commitment to our partners, to our communities, and to our most valuable asset — our people. We offer dedicated and talented individuals the opportunity to engage with a family of premium global brands. Employees who pursue excellence are given a diverse platform that provides continuous development and career exposure. At Jebsen, success breeds success.