Job in Hong Kong for the Position of Financial Controller

Diversified Agency Services (DAS), a
division of Omnicom Group, is a global
group of marketing services companies. DAS
includes over 200 companies in the
following marketing disciplines: public
relations, customer relationship
management, and specialty communications.
Operating through a combination of
networks and regional organizations, DAS
serves international, regional, national and
local clients through more than 700 offices
in 71 countries.
Based in our regional headquarters in Hong
Kong, the Financial Controller will report to
the Regional Financial Controller and be
responsible assisting and enhancing the
financial operations of the region. Business
travel will be required from time to time.
 Desired Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate:
have experience at a management
level in financial and/or managerial
accounting in a fast-paced, dynamic
organization
possess a strong ability to finalize
and review internal financial
statements, analyze and
communicate results, recommend
actions to achieve the committed
targets, and develop forecasts and
budgets in a collaborative fashion
with the appropriate business leaders
a successful track record in working
with international offices, meeting
tight monthly and quarterly deadlines,
and applying appropriate judgment to
analyzing various business situations
strong commercial acumen and have
the full spectrum of skills in
communication, persuasion and
business advisory to enable him/her
to work effectively with business
leaders
Responsibilities:
Lead a small shared service
team for overseeing all
accounting, budgeting,
forecasting, auditing and tax
matters in China
Responsible for Hong Kong,
China, Japan and Singapore
Shared Service Teams budget
and resources planning
Prepare budget analysis, financial
reports and business
performance analysis for the
regional team
Ensure adherence of all
accounting standards/practices
and compliance of corporate
policies as well as statutory
requirements
Provide commercial and financial
insight to business leaders
regarding China operations
Lead ad hoc operational projects,
like coordinating multiple
business units’ office relocation/
collocation; new business
operation start-up; system
implementation
Requirements:
Degree in accounting, CPA strongly
preferred
Over 10 years’ experience in financial
accounting and business operations,
preferably in a professional services
environment and/or US multinational
companies
Demonstrate business acumen and
proven ability to consult with and add
value to senior management
executives on all issues relating to
finance, administration, regulatory
and HR.
Analytical and strategic thinking, and
advanced communication and
business partnering skills are
critical. Management seeks an
individual who is demonstrably
comfortable in leadership roles and
has proven and effective decision-
making capacities.
Possess experience in
implementation of ERP systems,
experience in HFM and PeopleSoft is
strongly preferred.
High level of self-motivation,
proactive, ability to work under
pressure, independently and able to
meet the tight reporting deadlines
Able to multi-task, prioritize and be
flexible in fast pace, dynamic
organization
Strong US GAAP accountant, SOX
and experience with Asia Pacific
accounting
Good leadership skills, strong
problem-solving and analytical skills
Fluency in written and spoken English
and Mandarin
About this company
Diversified Agency Services (DAS), a
division of Omnicom Group, is a global
group of marketing services companies. DAS
includes over 200 companies in the
following marketing disciplines: public
relations, customer relationship
management, and specialty communications.
Operating through a combination of
networks and regional organizations, DAS
serves international, regional, national and
local clients through more than 700 offices
in 71 countries. For more information on
Omnicom Group, please visit -
www.omnicomgroup.com and for DAS
please visit www.dasglobal.com .