Accounts Officer (Bookkeeping & Payroll) - Hong Kong Entity

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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)