The Senior Accountant supports the Director, Accounting, Hong Kong in the Continent’s accounting operations and processes.

We are looking for an energetic and high caliber candidate who wishes to develop a career with the world’s leading lodging company.  As the Senior Accountant working in this dynamic and expanding business, you will help to build a strong business partnership with the mix of analytical and communication skills.

• Minimum of 4 years public accounting and/or commercial accounting experience
• Experience in a complex accounting environment including multiple subsidiaries, currencies and bases of accounting strongly preferred
• Knowledge/expertise in system implementation and process improvement will be a plus
• Preference for accounting experience with major multinational corporations

Education or Certification

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• CPA or advanced degree preferred

• Ability to think laterally, attentive to details, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills; effective in prioritizing work and following through on commitments
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner and under pressure.  Self-starter with strong tendency toward pro-active process improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative work environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently; strong time management skills
• Ability to guide, train and communicate effectively with associates
• Hands on experience in PeopleSoft / Concur is a plus
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel
• Fluency in Cantonese, English and Mandarin is required

• High degree of initiative; highly motivated self-starter
• Creative thinker regarding process improvement and systematic process analysis
• Customer service orientation with both internal and external customers
• Supports, manages, and initiates change within the organization, taking steps to remove barriers or to accelerate its pace
• Willing to travel when required

• Act as key coordinator with business teams to prepare regular management reports and ad-hoc projects to facilitate performance review
• Work closely with regional, hotel and US-based accountants to manage the day-to-day accounting activity
• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, annual accounting reports and provide analysis on the variances
• Ensure that all month-ended, quarterly-ended and yearly-ended closing are completed accurately and properly reflected in the Profit and Loss accounts and Balance Sheets for all Hong Kong entities are in accordance with Corporate policies and guidelines in a timely manner
• Ensure meeting all closing deadlines as set by Corporate Office. Improve financial governance and compliance with existing and any new reporting requirements under US GAAP, IFRS and local regulations
• Prepare annual budget, long range plan and forecast based on organization goals and Corporate guidelines
• Support General Ledger reconciliation for all Hong Kong entities on balance sheets items, functional expense reporting, travel data management and cash management
• Responsible for accounting and reporting for fixed assets and capital expenditures.  Ensure all fixed assets and depreciation are properly reflected and calculated in the ledger
• Communicate with internal departments, external vendors and consultants
• Provide/Attend training sessions in overseas when required
• Perform ad hoc tasks as assigned