We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join our team in the Hong Kong office reporting to the Director, Finance | APAC Controller based out of Mumbai Office. The ideal candidate is expected to have a strong background in financial accounting, book closure process, compliance with applicable accounting standards, knowledge of multiple GAAPs and handling audits of entities in the region. This role is critical to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for our operations and regulatory purposes.

The day-to-day responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Ensuring all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal and state laws and regulations and timely accounting of transactions.
• Approving timely and accurate month-end journal entries, expenses accounting and balance sheet reconciliations ensuring that accounting records are accurate.
• Assisting the Director in developing and monitoring accounting function of region to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Assisting the Director to Manage general accounting team taking care of legal entities North Asia, Australia, Malaysia and Vietnam.
• Reviewing & approving periodic financial statements & regulatory tax / account reporting’s for legal entities handled by team members.
• Manage and work with external auditors regarding approach, documentation, support, and processes for the fiscal year-end audits along with ensuring timely and accurate delivery of audit workpapers, schedules and data requests (planning, interim, and final).
• Lead ongoing coordination and communications with external audit firms, third parties supporting accounting & tax function for legal entities in respective countries.
• Ensure timely response to global counter parts for queries on accounting and taxation matters.
• Ensure necessary adaptation of accounting systems for all accounting areas in financial statement and provide training as required.
• Continually seeking and implementing opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting operations through technology, including training staff to better utilize financial and accounting software. Implement relevant local and regional procedures and controls to ensure they are adopted and followed properly.
• Enhance operation efficiency and control effectiveness through simplification, automation and standardization of accounting procedures and operation activities.
• Assisting the Director in other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements

Essential traits:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance.
• CA / CPA or other equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Minimum 8 -10 years related experience with previous work experience in Professional Services Industries
• Minimum 4-6 years of solid accounting, auditing & finance experience.
• Experience in financial statement closure and audit close processes.
• Proven ability to analyze financial data, draw conclusions from the information, and prepare applicable reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with Microsoft D365 ERP and Power-Bi is preferable.
• Strong project management skills and ability to interact with external parties globally.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with confidence and professional manner.
• Strong and demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Team players with a collaborative approach.
• Excellent communication skill including written and spoken English and Chinese is must.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit.

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