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Assistant Finance Manager | Accounts Payable & Projects

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Assistant Finance Manager responsible for overseeing high-volume trade accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely payment processing, vendor reconciliation and financial controls. The role will also support finance transformation initiatives, UAT, process optimisation and automation projects. Ideal candidates will come from retail, F&B, hospitality with strong AP and project exposure.

About the Company

Our client is a leading international retail group with a strong presence across Asia. Due to continued business expansion and ongoing finance transformation initiatives, they are seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to join their finance team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing Trade Accounts Payable operations while playing a key role in finance system implementation and process improvement projects. This position offers excellent exposure to regional stakeholders and business transformation initiatives within a sizeable retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Accounts Payable Management

  • Oversee the end-to-end trade accounts payable function and ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments.
  • Manage vendor reconciliations and resolve payment discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Monitor AP ageing reports and ensure compliance with company policies and payment terms.
  • Review month-end closing schedules related to AP and ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Support audit requirements and maintain strong internal controls over procurement-to-payment processes.

Finance Systems & Projects

  • Participate in finance transformation and ERP/system implementation projects.
  • Act as a key user for system enhancements, UAT testing, process mapping and user training.
  • Collaborate with finance, IT and business teams to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
  • Drive process automation and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Support data migration, system integration and post-implementation activities.

Team & Stakeholder Management

  • Provide guidance and support to AP team members.
  • Work closely with procurement, operations and business stakeholders to ensure smooth financial operations.
  • Liaise with regional and global teams on finance-related initiatives where applicable.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related disciplines.
  • Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA or equivalent) is preferred.
  • 6+ years of relevant accounting experience, with solid exposure to Trade Accounts Payable.
  • Prior experience in retail, FMCG, F&B, hospitality or other high-volume transaction businesses is highly preferred.
  • Proven experience participating in ERP or finance system implementation projects (e.g. SAP, Oracle, D365, Workday or similar).
  • Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial controls.
  • Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accounting & Finance

Focus: Financial Accounting

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: HKD45,000 - HKD50,000 per month + negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Hong Kong

Job Reference: RB4RBH-A309A159

Date posted: 6 October 2026

Consultant: Mandy Law