We are looking for a detail-oriented and dedicated Accountant to collaborate closely with our global team. You will be responsible for performing month-end closing activities, preparing annual financial statements, calculating cash-flow, forecasts, and budgets for our oversea entity(s). Additionally, you will participate in monthly consolidation, liaise with auditors, and manage tax returns. You will also need to follow up on customer payments and provide support for ad-hoc projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform month-end closing activities and prepare annual financial statements
• Prepares full set of accounts with accounting schedules.
• Calculate monthly cash-flow, quarterly forecast, and annual budget
• Participate in monthly consolidation and provide variation analysis
• Liaise and coordinate with external auditors for statutory audit, responsible for tax returns (UK Tax, VAT experience is a plus)
• Following up customer payments
• Support in ad-hoc projects as required by Manager

• Recognized university degree in Accountancy
• Qualified Accountant of HKICPA or equivalent (preferred but not a must)
• 3-5 years of experience on handling full-set account (experience with UK entities is a plus)
• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Well-organized, analytical, flexible and dedicated
• Proficiency with Google Sheet, Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, knowledge on Xero is a plus
• Effective written and oral communication skills in both English & Mandarin
• Able to work independently, self-motivated and meet tight deadlines
• Sound knowledge of IFRS

Does this describe you?

• Autonomous, motivated and responsible
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadline
• Meticulous attention-to-detail and penchant for numbers
• Open-minded and willing to learn

• Monthly Health & Wellness Allowance
• Professional Development budget
• Unlimited book budget
• Regular performance reviews & opportunities for career development

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex. Faria operates a safer recruiting policy and the successful applicant may be required to complete an enhanced disclosure from the DBS and an Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.

Please note: Due to a high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ABOUT FARIA EDUCATION GROUP

Faria is a leader in international education systems & services providing an integrated systems suite across learning, admissions, school-to-home and online courses & study services to over 10,000 schools and 4 million students in over 155 countries.

We are a globally distributed team with offices in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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