Finance Manager

Job Summary Lead investment, financing, IPO preparation, and oversee domestic and international financial accounting, compliance, and risk management. Drive finance operations, process improvements, and AI-enabled efficiency in a cross-border environment. Responsibilities Develop financial models and conduct valuations to lead investment and financing activities, engaging institutional investors and coordinating due diligence to execute financing transactions successfully. Manage IPO preparation by coordinating with investment banks, auditors, law firms, and advisers; oversee financial remediation, documentation, listing advisory, and submission processes to ensure compliance and readiness. Oversee full-set accounting for domestic and overseas entities, ensuring timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and preparation of accurate financial statements. Guide finance executives to standardize accounting practices across entities, resolve discrepancies, and prepare consolidated financial statements and operational analyses to support management decisions and capitalization efforts. Develop and enhance financial policies, internal controls, and compliance frameworks for domestic and international operations to mitigate financial risks effectively. Manage cross-border tax filing, tax planning, and risk assessments in compliance with Mainland China, Hong Kong, and other applicable overseas regulations. Coordinate audits, fund management, and financial contract reviews to ensure compliance and manage financial risks efficiently. Prepare English-language financial statements, documents, and correspondence independently to support international financial operations and communication. Liaise autonomously with overseas banks, tax authorities, auditors, and business partners to facilitate cross-border financial coordination and Hong Kong/international working arrangements. Manage overall finance operations including process improvements, budgeting, cost control, and cash flow planning to optimize financial performance. Execute finance projects and capitalization-related assignments as directed by senior management to support strategic initiatives. Utilize AI technologies extensively in finance tasks to enhance efficiency and accuracy of financial processes. Required competencies and certifications Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CPA, ACCA, or HKICPA certification preferred. Preferred competencies and qualifications At least five years of full-set financial management experience, including multi-entity and cross-border financial operations. Hands-on fundraising and IPO preparation experience. Experience in Hong Kong finance, cross-border tax, new consumer brands, or pet-industry sectors. Strong knowledge of Mainland China accounting standards and familiarity with Hong Kong and overseas tax, foreign exchange, and transfer pricing rules. Skilled in financial modelling, investment valuation, IPO-related financial remediation, and independently establishing financial compliance systems. Demonstrated resilience under pressure, strong coordination, business engagement, problem-solving skills, and commitment to financial confidentiality.