Accounts Officer (Bookkeeping & Payroll)

1 month ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Finance and Accounting
Virtual Assistance Services

Virtual Assistance Services

VirtualStaff365 is a Melbourne-based outsourcing specialist that helps Australian businesses source, hire, and retain virtual staff. They assist in improving operational efficiency, reducing staffing costs, and growing businesses by providing professio...

Professional Services
11-50
Founded 2016

Description

  • Maintain the general ledger and handle daily bookkeeping tasks, including journals, coding, and data entry.
  • Record and reconcile daily sales across 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 issuing invoices, monitoring overdue balances, and following up on collections.
  • Complete bank, credit card, and merchant payout reconciliations across multi-currency accounts.
  • Prepare and process monthly payroll and mandatory provident fund contributions.
  • Calculate consultant and therapist commissions as well as performance bonuses.
  • Perform month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and supporting schedules.
  • Maintain audit-ready financial records and assist external accountants with statutory filings and year-end audits.
  • Track inventory and cost of goods sold for retail and product lines while supporting budgeting activities.

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 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.
  • Familiarity with Hong Kong accounting practices, payroll regulations, and statutory requirements (preferred).
  • Experience supporting a Hong Kong business entity or working in a multi-currency environment (preferred).
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, and experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or MYOB; exposure to Shopify or Zenoti is a plus.

Benefits

  • Permanent work-from-home setup.
  • Day shift aligned to Hong Kong time.
  • Full-time employment.
  • HMO coverage.
  • Annual leave.
  • Christmas bonus equivalent to one month's wage, prorated.

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