Assistant Finance Manager | Accounts Payable & Projects
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
About the Role
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.
About the job
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
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: RB4RBH-A309A159
Date posted: 6 October 2026
Consultant: Mandy Law
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