Marsh Hong Kong Finance Manager - Contractor 6 months

Company:Marsh

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Finance team at Marsh. This role will be based in Hong Kong and reporting to Hong Kong and Macau Financial Controller. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

We will count on you to:

• Proactively assist the Controller in ensuring the business runs in compliance with all applicable local regulatory guidelines/legislation (statutory & fiscal) and Group corporate governance & internal control procedures to satisfy SOX & Internal audit requirements, including conducting internal control reviews, driving process improvements, and leading weakness remediation efforts.
• Coordinate year-end statutory, audit, and tax financial processes under both HKFRS and US GAAP.
• Assist Controller in cash flow management and provide accurate, timely cash forecasting to Group Treasury.
• Assist Controller to review monthly flash results, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of relevant financial information to stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit month-end management reports with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Manage cross-border tax matters with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Handle inter-company transactions under US GAAP and HKFRS, coordinate inter-company communications, prepare inter-company activity reports, and perform inter-company reconciliations.
• Lead and contribute to other ad-hoc projects, demonstrating ownership and accountability.

What you need to have: 

• University graduate or above in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 4-8 years of relevant work experience, with Big Four accounting firm experience preferred, demonstrating strong technical expertise and professional growth.
• Proficient with Oracle, Hyperion financial systems, or equivalent platforms.
• Solid understanding of HKFRS and US GAAP.
• Adequate knowledge of SOX, corporate governance, financial operations, and corporate tax requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Positive working attitude with the ability to perform well under pressure.
• Previous experience in professional services or financial services companies, especially consulting, is highly valued.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English and Chinese is essential.
• Professional certifications such as HKICPA or ACCA are preferred.
• Strong ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and tools, including emerging areas such as AI.

What makes you stand out?

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including experience in leading teams, managing projects, and mentoring colleagues to achieve business objectives.
• Highly proactive with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse teams across functions to resolve issues and drive results.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.