Job Description
Our client is an entrepreneurial luxury beauty group spanning retail, medispa clinics and e-commerce operations. They deliver high-end skincare, cosmetics and premium wellness services across international markets.
They are now seeking to hire an Accounts Officer (Bookkeeping & Payroll) to own the day-to-day finance administration and payroll for their Hong Kong entity. This crucial remote role ensures seamless financial operations, precise ledger management and accurate reporting while collaborating closely with the Director and external auditors.
Job Responsibilities
Bookkeeping and Financial Administration
- Maintain the general ledger and execute daily bookkeeping tasks including journals, coding and data entry
- Record and reconcile daily sales across multiple retail channels, medispa POS systems and e-commerce platforms
- Manage accounts payable by processing supplier invoices, scheduling payments and reconciling statements
- Manage accounts receivable by raising invoices, monitoring outstanding balances and conducting collections follow-up
- Complete bank, credit card and merchant payout reconciliations across multi-currency accounts
Payroll and Compliance
Prepare and process monthly staff payroll and mandatory provident fund contributions
Calculate consultant and therapist commissions alongside performance bonuses
Execute month-end close processes including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and supporting schedules
Maintain clean, audit-ready financial records and assist external accountants with statutory filing and year-end audits
Track inventory and cost of goods sold for retail and product lines while assisting with budgeting
Native or fluent spoken Cantonese with the ability to read and write Traditional Chinese
High proficiency in written and conversational business English
Strong fundamental understanding of double-entry accounting and bookkeeping principles
Proven ability to work independently and self-manage in a remote or virtual environment
High level of attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and discretion with sensitive financial data
Stable internet connection of at least 25 Mbps with a reliable backup option
Ability to work regular daytime hours aligned with Hong Kong business hours
Nice-to-Have Skills
Familiarity with Hong Kong accounting practices, payroll regulations and statutory requirements
Experience supporting a Hong Kong business entity or working within a multi-currency environment
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or MYOB
Previous exposure to e-commerce or medispa platforms like Shopify and Zenoti
Permanent work-from-home set-up
Dayshift (Hong Kong Time)
Full-time job
HMO
Annual leave
Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 month’s wage (pro-rate)
