Define and execute the Accounting Operations Center strategy in alignment with overall corporate finance objectives.
Oversee end‑to‑end accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), Gross‑to‑Net (GTN), Costing, and Tax Compliance, with a strong focus on standardization, scalability, and service excellence.
Ensure consistent achievement of SLAs and KPIs across all accounting processes.
Lead process optimization, automation, and transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and control.
Drive faster and higher‑quality quarter‑end and year‑end close, strengthening controls, execution speed, and reporting capabilities.
Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support long‑term business and financial planning.

Ensure full compliance with HK GAAP / IFRS, local statutory requirements, and internal control frameworks.
Establish and maintain robust audit trails, performing regular reviews to proactively mitigate financial and operational risks.
Develop, review, and continuously enhance accounting policies, procedures, and SOPs.
Embed risk awareness and risk management practices into daily accounting operations.

Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing, cross‑regional accounting team across multiple locations.
Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and operational excellence.
Govern and manage outsourced BPO partners, ensuring service quality, compliance, and operational assurance.

Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, Procurement, Treasury, Channel Operations, Sales, and Internal Audit to support end‑to‑end (E2E) business operations.
Act as the key finance liaison with DT / IT teams to resolve system, data, and process‑related issues.

Champion enterprise‑wide digital finance initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA deployment, automation, and BI tools, to enable data‑driven decision‑making.
Enable AI‑driven accounting insights by leveraging digital capabilities and analytics.
Drive transformation by connecting processes, systems, and data to deliver productivity gains, enhanced compliance, and scalable operations.

Qualifications

15+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including 5-7 years in shared services or accounting operations center leadership.
Big 4 background is a strong advantage.
Proven track record in leading large, geographically dispersed teams and driving organizational change.
Deep expertise in full‑cycle accounting (AP, AR, GL, Tax, Costing, GTN).
Strong experience with ERP platforms such as SAP (S/4HANA preferred), Oracle, or equivalent systems.
Experience in multinational organizations and complex regulatory environments is highly desirable.

Strong process optimization, transformation, and project management capabilities
(Lean / Six Sigma certification preferred).
Hands‑on experience with S/4HANA enablement and finance transformation programs.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data analytics tools.
Solid foundational understanding of AI and digital finance technologies.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and cross‑functional leadership skills.
Fluent in English additional languages are a plus.