Accounting Officer

Hypebeast is a leading global platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle, and a premier destination for editorially-driven news and commerce. Founded in 2005, it became a publicly listed media company in 2016, and today boasts a global readership across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and more. The Group has expanded its publishing brands to a wider scope, encompassing Hypebeast and its multiple content distribution platforms, creative agency Hypemaker, and e-commerce and retail platform HBX. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for account payable across overseas office, coordinate with production/creative/e-commerce team regarding the vendor invoices and payments.
• Coordinate & monitor accounting & finance operations & accounts payable.
• Act as point of contact for vendor payments. Prepare weekly (and urgent) payments according to due dates for review.
• Book vendor invoices in the accounting system and handle accounts payable analysis report.
• Ensure all relevant costs are properly documented and are recorded on the cost sheet.
• Handle T&E checking and posting.
• Maintain and update monthly overheads cost accrual.
• Clarify the queries from vendors and operations.
• Review expense reimbursements for staff according to corporate policy, categorise the expenses into appropriate cost centre.
• Book inter-company transactions, compile balance sheet schedules.
• Assist in month-end closing and audit; assist in providing schedules requested by the auditors.
• Ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Higher Diploma or above in Accounting or related disciplines.
• Basic accounting knowledge, administrative or bookkeeping experience.
• Solid accounting experience and overseas company and/or retail is a bonus.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with good command of English.
• Basic local VAT and tax knowledge is highly preferred.
• Analytical mind, self-motivated with strong numerical sense.
• Proficient in MS Office and accounting softwares; knowledge of Oracle/Netsuite would be an advantage.
• Proficient in online e-Banking would be an added advantage.
• Able to work under pressure and independently.
• Fresh graduates with passion are welcome.