The Vice President will play a critical role within the Financial Control function, with responsibility for accounting and regulatory reporting for the Hong Kong Branch. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and articulate HKMA regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate will contribute to the integrity and accuracy of financial and regulatory reporting while driving process improvements and automation initiatives over the financial information.
Regulatory Reporting & Compliance
Oversee and ensure the timely and accurate submission of information to HKMA
Interpret, analyse, and articulate HKMA regulatory requirements and assess their impact on reporting and business activities
Provide advisory support on regulatory implications of new products, transactions, and strategic initiatives
Maintain robust controls and governance frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Ensure timely and accurate month-end close and Head Office reporting in accordance with Group policies and IFRS
Support tax reporting and transfer pricing implementation in line with Group and local requirements
Process Improvement & Automation
Drive automation and enhancement of regulatory reporting processes using automation and AI tools
Lead or support system change initiatives, including implementation of new reporting solutions and process optimisation
Identify inefficiencies and proactively and resolve reporting issues through data-driven analysis
Stakeholder Management
Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders on accounting and regulatory matters
Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure consistency and best practices
Experience
A qualified accountant with minimum 8 years of work experience, with meaningful experience in financial institutions in the accounting or reporting areas
Previous Big 4 experience is a plus
Track record in driving system changes, or process improvements is a plus
Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge of HKMA regulatory framework and reporting requirements (experience with GDR is a plus)
Solid understanding of IFRS particularly treatments on corporate and investment banking products, also with knowledge in Tax and transfer pricing
Proficiency in data tools (Power Query, SQL) and AI tools for automation and data analysis is a plus
Proficiencies in English and Chinese, and can speak in Mandarin
Personal Attributes
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Strong ability to interpret and articulate concepts clearly
Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder engagement skills
Self-driven person who embraces challenges and changes