Accountant

About ATHENASIA Consulting:

ATHENASIA Consulting is a boutique accounting firm based in Hong Kong, specializing in assisting clients with establishing and maintaining their businesses in Hong Kong. Our comprehensive services include company incorporation, legal maintenance, accounting, auditing, and taxation. With a presence in both Hong Kong and the Philippines since 2012, we are expanding our team to our new office in Cebu. We pride ourselves on being a fast-paced and rapidly expanding consulting firm offering a professional and supportive work environment.

Job Summary:

ATHENASIA Consulting is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Accountant to take on a dynamic new role combining in-depth accounting expertise with dedicated client relationship management. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for managing the complete accounting cycle and serving as the primary point of contact for a limited portfolio of 10 to 25 clients (A mix of monthly and yearly accounting). This pivotal role requires a professional with strong technical accounting skills who can provide a full set of accounts on a timely basis, excellent interpersonal abilities, and a passion for providing comprehensive financial guidance and support to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Client Portfolio Management: Manage and nurture strong relationships with an assigned portfolio of 10-25 clients, serving as their primary point of contact for all accounting and related service needs.
• Client Communication & Coordination: Communicate regularly with clients to address their financial needs, provide updates on their accounts, and coordinate the collection of necessary documents for accounting, audit, and tax purposes.
• Full Set Accounting: Handle the full set of accounts for assigned clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly and/or year-end accounting reports, along with reports and schedules for management review and client communication.
• Accounts Receivable & Payable Management: Coordinate with clients on accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) management, including following up on payments and outstanding matters.
• Operating Expense Management: Assist clients with the management of their operating expenses.
• Bank Reconciliation & Accounting Tasks: Perform regular bank reconciliations and other accounting tasks to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.
• Compliance: Ensure all accounting practices and client reports comply with relevant accounting standards and internal guidelines.
• Inter-departmental Liaison: Coordinate effectively with the Hong Kong and Philippines accounting, audit, tax, and company secretary teams to ensure seamless service delivery for your client portfolio.
• Advisory Services: Manage client expectations and provide advisory on accounting matters. Evolve into a consulting role based on expertise to assist with structuring charts of accounts and creating integrations in accounting software like Xero.
• Audit Assistance: Assist in annual audits for your client portfolio and liaising with auditors and client helping to answer queries.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting and client management processes.
• Business Development Support: Help collect reviews from your client pool and get referrals.
• Mentoring: Eventually it is possible you will have mentoring/management opportunity. Leading a junior member.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within an accounting or CPA firm.
• Proven experience in handling a full set of accounts.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software such as Xero (certification preferred), QuickBooks (certification is a plus), and/or Odoo.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).
• Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of client accounts and relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously.
• Familiarity with DEXT receipt processing software and A2X integration is advantageous.
• Experience in accounting BPO is a plus.
• Proficiency in additional languages (Portuguese, Spanish, French) is a plus but not mandatory.
• Immediate availability is a strong advantage.

What We Offer:

• Great office environment in the heart of Cebu City.
• Generous salary package commensurate with experience and performance.
• Fast salary increase in accordance with the size of your protfolio
• Good insurance benefits.
• Significant growth opportunities within a fast-growing company.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse international team.

If you are a self-driven accounting professional with a strong background in accounting and a passion for building client relationships and providing valuable financial guidance, we encourage you to apply and join our growing team at ATHENASIA Consulting.