Financial Controller

Our client, a Listed Company in Hong Kong is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Financial Controller to oversee the financial operations, internal controls, and regulatory compliance of their Hong Kong-listed Integrated Circuit (IC) and microchip trading business. The ideal candidate will manage all financial reporting in strict accordance with HKEX Listing Rules, handle volatile inventory valuations, optimize cross-border trade financing, and mitigate foreign exchange risks inherent in global semiconductor supply chains.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & HKEX Compliance

• HKEX Disclosures: Lead the preparation of interim reports, annual reports, and monthly management accounts to ensure full compliance with the Main Board or GEM Listing Rules.
• HKFRS/IFRS Alignment: Oversee statutory financial statements under Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, specifically focusing on revenue recognition (HKFRS 15) for complex bill-and-hold trading terms.
• Board Communications: Present clear financial performance insights and quarterly forecasts directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the Audit Committee.

Supply Chain & Inventory Control

• Inventory Valuation: Manage specialized accounting for microchip inventory, including strict tracking of price volatility, obsolescence provisions, and Net Realizable Value (NRV) assessments due to rapid tech life cycles.
• Working Capital Optimization: Oversee the Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) by optimizing high-volume accounts receivable (AR) and payable (AP) typical in tech trading.
• Gross Margin Analysis: Deliver rigorous cost-benefit analyses on chip sourcing channels, distribution margins, and volume-based supplier rebates.

Treasury, Trade Finance & FX Risk

• Foreign Exchange Hedging: Execute robust hedging strategies to mitigate currency risks, as semiconductor trades are primarily denominated in USD, RMB, and JPY.
• Cash Flow Management: Forecast daily and multi-month cash positions across multi-currency offshore and onshore bank accounts.

Internal Controls & Corporate Governance

• Internal Audits: Maintain an airtight internal control framework satisfying the HKEX Corporate Governance Code.
• Tax Optimization: Manage cross-border tax issues, including transfer pricing documentation for chip shipments routing through mainland China, Hong Kong, and global hubs.
• Audit Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for top-tier external auditors during interim reviews and annual audits.

REQUIREMENTS

• Active member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), ACCA, CPA Australia, or an equivalent recognized accounting body.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a highly quantitative business discipline.

EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity at an HKEX-listed company.

• Proven experience in semiconductor trading, electronic component distribution, or high-velocity global supply chain sectors.

• Prior training or employment within a Big 4 accounting firm is highly preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in top-tier ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) and business intelligence tools.

• Deep, up-to-date knowledge of HKEX Listing Rules, Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) regulations, and Hong Kong tax law.

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Cantonese is mandatory; professional-level proficiency in Mandarin is highly advantageous for regional trade operations.

Interested parties please send your full resume with your current and expected salary and length of notice period to: [email protected]