Finance Manager (Corporate Tax focused)

Eclipse Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm. Founded in 2007, we have over 110 employees across 4 office locations – Hong Kong (our HQ), Sydney, Shanghai and Chicago. Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several markets globally, focusing on various products including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies, creating an environment powered by intellectual curiosity, problem solving, and innovation.
The successful candidate will be a member of our dynamic finance team based in Hong Kong and report directly to the Financial Controller. This role will have a primary focus on group-wide tax, statutory and regulatory reporting. It is a hands-on role with excellent exposure to complex derivative products and international tax regimes.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage the preparation and submission of all regulatory returns to relevant authorities in our operating jurisdictions
• Own the end-to-end corporate tax compliance process for all jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of all returns
• Proactively identify, research, and recommend tax optimisation strategies and risk mitigation measures related to our trading activities across international jurisdictions
• Partner with the Financial Controller on complex tax matters, including transfer pricing analysis, new product tax assessments, and strategic structuring
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors, managing annual audits and coordinating on advisory projects
• Continuously evaluate and drive improvements for financial reporting systems, processes, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk
• Ensure robust compliance with evolving taxation and regulatory rules, providing insightful updates and recommendations to management
• Participate in and/or lead ad hoc projects

What you offer

• University graduate with recognised professional accounting qualifications (CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Minimum 2-3 years post-qualification experience
• Experience within the financial services sector is essential; proprietary trading, asset management, or Big 4 audit/tax with a financial services focus is highly preferred
• Strong, nuanced understanding of corporate tax principles and knowledge of accounting standards
• Demonstrable experience with, or exposure to, the tax regimes of Hong Kong, Australia, the US, or China is highly advantageous
• A proactive and curious mindset with proven analytical and problem-solving skills; a “thinker” who goes beyond the numbers
• Exceptional time management skills, highly organised, and the ability to work independently with strong initiative
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, Mandarin and Cantonese
• An enthusiastic attitude and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, multicultural environment

What We Offer

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• A flat management structure where everyone’s voice is valued
• Work-life balance within a multicultural environment
• Fully stocked kitchen for breakfast and lunch
• Attractive benefits package with a discretionary bonus

Eclipse Trading is an equal opportunity employer and we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of our success as a company. We are dedicated to embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential.

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Due to the high number of responses that we receive, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.