Accounting Manager, Hong Kong

Sleek • Full Time • Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. • 1w ago

About Sleek

Through proprietary software and AI, along with a focus on customer delight, Sleek makes the back-office easy for micro SMEs.

We give Entrepreneurs time back to focus on what they love doing - growing their business and being with customers. With a surging number of Entrepreneurs globally, we are innovating in a high-growth space.

We operate 3 business segments:

Corporate Secretary: Automating the company incorporation, secretarial, filing, Nominee Director, mailroom and immigration processes via custom online robots and SleekSign. We are the market leaders in Singapore with ~5% market share of all new business incorporations

Accounting & Bookkeeping: Redefining what it means to do Accounting, Bookkeeping, Tax and Payroll thanks to our proprietary SleekBooks ledger, AI tools and exceptional customer service

FinTech payments: Overcoming a key challenge for Entrepreneurs by offering digital banking services to new businesses

Sleek launched in 2017 and now has around 15,000 customers across our offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and the UK. We have around 500 staff with an intact startup mindset.

We have recently raised Series B financing off the back of >70% compound annual growth in Revenue over the last 5 years. Sleek has been recognised by The Financial Times, The Straits Times, Forbes and LinkedIn as one of the fastest growing companies in Asia.

Backed by world-class investors, we are on track to be one of the few cash flow positive, tech-enabled companies to achieve a public listing in the Asia Pacific region.

About Our Hong Kong Team

Join a collaborative, high-performing team. We combine empathy with a results-driven mindset - supporting one another to exceed targets while celebrating every win.

Mission: To lead and elevate the Hong Kong Accounting operations by mentoring a team of accountants, driving AI and digital automation, and maintaining flawless financial compliance across client portfolios to ensure high retention and operational excellence.

Outcome 1: Team Leadership & Productivity Optimization

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of accountants and Team Leaders, implementing scheduled 2-way feedback channels.
Identify and execute at least 2 key workflow optimizations to eliminate manual tasks and foster a digital-first mindset across the team.

Outcome 2: Financial Reporting Quality & Statutory Compliance

Oversee and review the processes of the preparation and finalisation of clients’ monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management accounts in accordance with SME-FRS.
Overview the preparation of Hong Kong Profits Tax computations, Employer’s Returns, and other tax-related filings. Liaise with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on behalf of clients.

Outcome 3: AI & Technology Adoption

Champion and integrate AI-driven tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, cloud tools) into day-to-day accounting routines to improve output accuracy and reduce processing lead times.

Outcome 4: Client Portfolio & Audit Management

Manage a portfolio of clients serving as their ultimate point of contact for resolving technical and service level matters.
Coordinate amongst accountants, auditors and clients to facilitate the annual statutory audit process, ensuring all audit schedules and documentation are prepared efficiently

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Professional Qualification: Qualified member of HKICPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting bodies.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
Previous experience working in a CPA firm, professional services, or business outsourcing firm is highly preferred.
Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of HKFRS, SME-FRS, Hong Kong tax laws, and the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.
Project Management Skills would be a strong advantage
Software Skill: Proficiency in cloud-based accounting software (e.g., Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Kingdee) and advanced MS Excel skills.
AI & Tech Mindset: Forward-thinking with a demonstrated ability to leverage AI, automation, and digital tools to transform traditional accounting processes. Familiarity with AI assistants (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) and a proactive approach to exploring new tech solutions is highly desired.
Language: Excellent written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Soft Skills: Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a strong client-service mindset and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

The interview process

The successful candidate will participate in the below interview stages. We anticipate the process to last no more than 3 weeks from start to finish.

Whether the interviews are held over video call or in person will depend on your location and the role.

Screening Interview

A 30-minute screening call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team to discuss your background, evaluate mutual fit for the role, address expectations, and answer your questions.

Technical round and live case study

A 45-minute virtual session with the Hiring Manager, running through the technical experience of your background. They will discuss your last 1–2 roles to explore your background in more detail.

Behavioral/ Soft Skills round

A 30 minute chat with a member of the leadership team, where they will dive into some of your recent work situations to understand how you think and work.

Reference verification

Prior to final offer confirmation, we will conduct one professional reference check with your recent direct manager or supervisor. To keep the process moving smoothly, this step may be initiated during the final interview stages.

Requirement for background screening

Please be aware that Sleek is a regulated entity and as such is required to perform different levels of background checks on staff depending on their role.

This may include using external vendors to verify the below:

Your education
Any criminal history
Any political exposure
Any bankruptcy or adverse credit history

We will ask for your consent before conducting these checks. Depending on your role at Sleek, an adverse result on one of these checks may prohibit you from passing probation.

By submitting a job application, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Data Privacy Statement for Candidates, found at sleek.com.

Some other great things about working at Sleek…

Humility and kindness: Humility is a core attribute we hire for, which means we have a culture of not taking ourselves too seriously and being able to laugh. Kindness is also incredibly important. We are committed to creating and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.

Flexibility: You’ll be able to work from home. If you need to start early or start late to cater to your family or other needs, we don’t mind, so long as you get your work done and proactively communicate. You can also work fully remote from anywhere in the world for 1 month each year

Financial benefits: We pay competitive market salaries and provide staff with generous paid time off and holiday schedules. Certain staff at Sleek are also eligible for our employee share ownership plan and can share in the upside of our stellar growth trajectory as we work toward listing on a prominent stock exchange in the Asia Pacific region.

Personal growth: You’ll get a lot of responsibility and autonomy at Sleek - we move at a fast pace so you’ll be making decisions, making mistakes and learning. There’s also a range of internal and external facing training programmes we run. We’re also at the forefront of utilising AI in our space and are developing a regional centre of AI excellence. It is our intention that if you leave Sleek, you leave as a more well-rounded person and professional.

Sleek is also a proudly certified B Corp. Since we started our journey in 2017, we’ve been committed to building Sleek as a force for good. In just over 5 years, we’ve joined a community of industry leaders like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry's, and P&G who are building an inclusive, equitable, and a regenerative economy.

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