Finance Director

2 months ago

Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China Sotheby's Full time

About Sotheby's

Sotheby's is a leading global art and luxury business, established in 1744. We provide access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels, including private sales, e-commerce, and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories, including Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Director to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and maintaining the full set of accounts accurately, managing a team of senior accountants, identifying and implementing process improvements, and business partnering with the business director group and corporate functions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting:
    • Prepare monthly closing for Sotheby's Hong Kong and Sotheby's Retail Wine
    • Prepare analysis and certain balance sheet reconciliations for the two companies
    • Lead in year-end budget planning and monthly forecast
    • Liaise with Hong Kong and Global auditors for local audit and group audit
    • Manage Asia audit performed by the other members of the finance team
  • Others:
    • Perform commission analysis on complex deals
    • Prepare tax pack for group reporting
    • Business partner with Marketing and the Business Director and Managers
    • Review balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the senior accountants
    • Review and approve journals on SAP prepared by the senior accountants
    • Identify areas of improvement on the current process and implement changes where appropriate
    • Participate in ad-hoc duties as requested, not limited to additional main and mid-season auction-based duties which may include, but are not limited to sale supports for multiple departments

Requirements

  • Degree level or equivalent in Accounting, HKICPA /ACCA/ACA qualified
  • 7 years+ of solid accounting and auditing experience (either gained through practice or industry)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English and Cantonese/ or Mandarin essential, Must be able to read and write Chinese
  • Previous experience with SAP is a plus but not essential
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good organisational skills with proven ability of meeting deadlines
  • Detail oriented, set high demand in quality of work, effectively maintain confidentiality and preserve integrity of sensitive information/data
  • Ability to work under pressure, and a flexible approach to a wide range of tasks
  • Ability to work flexible hours in addition to normal business hours

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