JOB DESCRIPTION

Financial Controller (Contract)

Hong Kong
Business Support
Finance

Flow Traders is looking for a Financial Controller to join us for 6 months during a crucial period. The ideal candidate is motivated, eager, proactive and experienced with both financial analysis and accounting. This is a unique opportunity to work at a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at the heart of its business.  We value quick-witted, creative minds and challenge them to make full use of their capacities.

What You Will Do

  • Overview of all activities around the Company’s accounting, financial reporting and policies supporting the interpretation, execution and reporting of group operations and activities;
  • Overview of the development, integrity and delivery of financial statements and other financial reports for submission to management and stakeholders;
  • Facilitating the monthly month-end closing process;
  • Ensuring financial information is processed and reported on time;
  • Preparing monthly reporting for the local Board and Head Quarters;
  • Compiling, planning & controlling the annual financial statements in consultation with the Board and liaising with the Head Quarters and external auditors;
  • Support projects that need finance input
  • Responsible for checking, initiating and correcting the payroll administration, purchases and sales, general tax subjects and memo entries.

What You Will Need to Succeed

We are looking for an ambitious Financial Controller with at least 5 years of experience, of which at least 2 years in an independent/interim role, experience preferably gained working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with experience in a similar industry preferably.

  • You are a self-starter and used to taking initiatives
  • You have an excellent command of Microsoft Excel, VBA and SQL
  • Strong analytical, report writing and communication skills
  • Strong drive to eliminate manual repetitive internal and external reporting functions
  • Continuous drive for automation, standardization and optimization of Finance process;
  • Knowledge and proven experience of the financial markets in APAC is required;
  • You must also be resourceful and will be happy to get involved in different Group finance projects

Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders.

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Get to grips with our process for our Business Support teams
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1. Applying for a role at Flow Traders

Submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the position.

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2. Interview with a Recruiter

Discuss your motivation, the role at Flow Traders and your expectations. There will also be a chance to cover any questions you may have about the role.

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3. Interview with your potential team

This will focus on the skills required for the role. This stage can take place through a video call or face-to-face meeting at the Flow Traders office.

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4. Interview with the Hiring Manager

During the final round you will meet with your Manager to ask any outstanding questions you may have, meet the rest of the team, and experience our office environment.

What We Offer

No matter where you’re based, we offer great perks and benefits.

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