Accountant (Management Accounting, Group Finance)

AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, is operating over 16,000 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2022, AS Watson Group recorded revenue of US$22 billion. Every year, we are serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via our O+O (Offline plus Online) technology-enabled platforms.

Together with our 12 retail brands including Watsons, Kruidvat, Trekpleister, Superdrug, Savers, Rossmann, Drogas, ICI PARIS XL, The Perfume Shop, PARKnSHOP, FORTRESS and Watson’s Wine, we set O+O (Offline Plus Online) as the new standard for retail. O+O is more about creating an integrated offline and online experience to better serve customers’ needs through digital transformation, that enables them to shop across any channel, anytime, anywhere. Every day, we work towards a clear purpose: To put a Smile on our customers’ faces today and tomorrow.

Our success depends on our people staying ahead of the game. We believe that our attitude to teamwork and our encouragement for your personal growth comes shining through everything we do. We also know that our success as an employer isn’t just about influencing you on why you should join our business. It’s about asking you to imagine where it could take you.

Join us. Be part of More.

Come and join a Winning Team

Be remarkable. Be yourself.

Why Should You Join Us?

At ASW, we believe in our people, in teamwork and the importance of your personal growth. If you are looking for the opportunity to join our award-winning international family over 16000 stores across 28 markets in Asia and Europe, the ASW family welcomes you…

You can enjoy:

• HKICPA, ACCA and CPA Australia Recognized Employer Partnership for F&A talents
• Convenient office location, less than 5 min. walk from MTR
• Free round-trip lunchtime shuttle bus services to Shatin
• Comprehensive Medical and Life insurance coverage, including your spouse and children
• Well-equipped Gym inside our office building
• Onsite Clinic and Lactation Room

Role Purpose:
As Accountant under Group Financial Reporting team, you will be responsible for performing analytical review of corporate cost centers and Group management reporting, and preparation of annually budget, quarterly forecast and other ad hoc analytics projects.

A typical day in this Role: 

• Liaise with cost center’s team heads to understand both OPEX and CAPEX spending
• Analyze and interpret statistical and financial information to management
• Review and analyze the Group taxation, interest income and costs
• Prepare annually budget, quarterly forecast and ad hoc analytics projects

This job is a good fit for You if: 

• You are an INQUIRER. You often ask “Why?” and quickly look for patterns to move forward with solutions. You tend to be less traditional and more willing to try new things.
• You are a DETAILER. You deliberate fully before making decisions and will need to see all the facts before reaching a conclusion. You follow up rigorously.
• You are a CONNECTOR. You forge deep relationships beyond networking or teamwork. You will find ways to avoid confrontation by employing skillful collaboration. 
• You are a BIG PICTURE THINKER. You are a big fan of brainstorming and collaborative idea generation. You stay up to date on trends and are always open to new possibilities.

Success will depend on:

• Having a Bachelor degree in Accountancy or related disciplines with professional accounting qualification
• Having at least 3 years relevant working experience in sizeable companies
• High proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint, with knowledge in VBA and experience in Oracle system will be an advantage
• Meticulous, analytical, independent and possess good communication skill
• Good command of both spoken and written in English and Chinese

What is holding you back? 

Don’t miss out on this great chance to shape Your life! 

Apply now!

Interested parties please e-mail your full resume in WORD FORMAT with expected salary to our company email (shown in our Company Profile).

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant / similar posts within the AS Watson Group.

Applicants not hearing from us within 6 weeks from the date of advertisement may consider their applications unsuccessful. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 12 months from the date of application. 

What is holding you back?

  Don’t miss out on this great chance to shape Your life!

   Apply now! 

Interested parties, please send your resume with current and expected salary package to our Company’s email. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant/ similar posts within the AS Watson Group.