TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics
Position Purpose
The Senior Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely bookkeeping and core accounting activities for TAIT's China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam entities. Based in Hong Kong, the role maintains accounting records, processes accounts payable and accounts receivable, prepares journals and reconciliations, supports month-end and year-end close, and provides reliable financial information to APAC and Global Finance.
Working under the direction of the Finance Manager - APAC, the role coordinates with local advisers, banks, auditors, payroll and tax providers, and central Finance to meet statutory and internal reporting deadlines. The role is focused on bookkeeping, accounting operations, compliance, and financial reporting.
Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Transaction Processing
- Maintain accurate and complete bookkeeping records for the China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam entities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank, expense, payroll, and intercompany transactions.
- Process supplier invoices, customer invoices and receipts, payments, expenses, and other accounting transactions in accordance with approved procedures and deadlines.
- Post bank transactions and complete bank reconciliations; monitor outstanding items and investigate differences.
- Maintain organized supporting documentation for all transactions and ensure records are available for review.
Month-End, Year-End & General Ledger
- Prepare recurring and adjusting journals, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll, tax, foreign exchange, and intercompany entries.
- Prepare balance-sheet reconciliations and month-end close schedules for review by APAC Finance.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies; escalate significant or overdue issues promptly.
- Support consolidation and group reporting, ensuring accurate and timely submission of entity data.
Statutory, Tax & Compliance
- Support the preparation of statutory accounts, tax filings, and other local regulatory reporting for China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam, coordinating with external advisers where required.
- Maintain accounting records and reporting in line with applicable local requirements, TAIT policies, and relevant accounting standards.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, confirmations, and requested documentation.
Cash, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Intercompany
- Support cash management, payment runs, cash-flow information, and bank administration for the three jurisdictions.
- Reconcile intercompany balances and coordinate confirmations and settlement with other TAIT entities.
- Review outstanding accounts payable and accounts receivable items, support follow-up, and flag aged or unusual balances to Finance management.
Systems, Controls & Process Improvement
- Maintain appropriate controls over accounting transactions, approvals, access, and supporting records.
- Use the ERP system and Excel effectively to maintain data quality, reporting accuracy, and audit trails; support improvements to accounting processes and finance systems.
- Maintain current accounting procedures and contribute to standardization across the APAC entities.
Finance Coordination & Other Support
- Coordinate with APAC and Global Finance teams, banks, payroll providers, tax advisers, auditors, and local service providers to meet accounting deadlines.
- Provide accurate accounting information and respond to finance requests.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting or bookkeeping experience, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Experience maintaining or supporting the books of multiple entities in an international or APAC environment; experience covering China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of journals, accruals, prepayments, balance-sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, foreign exchange, and financial reporting.
- Experience supporting local statutory accounts, tax compliance, and audit requirements, including coordination with external advisers.
- Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar, together with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong written and spoken English; Cantonese and/or Mandarin language capability is an advantage.
- Reliable, organized, proactive, and able to manage strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
Preferred Requirements
- ACCA, CPA, HKICPA, CIMA, or another relevant professional qualification, or progress toward one.
- Practical experience with accounting and tax requirements in China, Hong Kong, and/or Vietnam.
- Experience with multi-currency accounting, intercompany reconciliations, and multi-entity consolidation reporting.
- Experience with Epicor or another enterprise resource planning system in a manufacturing, engineering, construction, live entertainment, or other project-based environment.
- Experience with payroll journals, local payment processes, tax filings, or statutory reporting coordination.
TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.
