Junior / Regional Finance & Administration Manager for Asia Pacific

About the company and the job:

Lomography is a globally active organization dedicated to experimental and creative analogue photography. Originally established in 1992 by a group of offbeat students as an arts movement, but fuelled by fiery passion and burning curiosity, the Lomographic Society soon grew to become the creative and innovative international company it is today.

We develop, market and distribute our products via worldwide photo stores, design stores, museums and lifestyle stores, as well as via our Lomography websites available in 17 languages which besides the online shop also host photo magazines and platforms for an international community of over one million “Lomographers”. Lomography regularly hosts events and exhibitions. The Lomography headquarters is in Vienna and has subsidiaries in London, Paris, NY, Tokyo, HK, Shanghai and Manila.

For our subsidiary in Hong Kong, we are looking for a Regional Finance & Administration Manager for Asia. In this very interesting role, you will be a key part of a dynamic international Finance and Administration team and work closely with all other departments such as sales and logistics. You will be in close contact with the Lomography Headquarter in Vienna/Austria and various other subsidiaries all over the world to support the operations of the company with various topics related to Accounting, Finance and Administration.

Company Website: http://www.lomography.com

Employment Type: Full-time (5 days work)

Job Description/Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for accounting, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable for our subsidiaries in Hong Kong, China, Japan, Philippines

• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements in collaboration with local staff and CPAs

• Setup accounting procedures for new subsidiaries

• Support procedures to ensure compliance with local regulations and company standards

• Lead local F&A teams in HK and in Asian subsidiaries and maintain regular communication to provide updates and guidance

• Get involved in administrational topics related to the subsidiaries in Asia in coordination with local F&A staff and CPAs

• Collaboration in the preparation and analysis of various financial reports such as sales reports, expenses analysis reports and other key metrics.

• Analyse expenses and set up basic cost control and profitability checks

• Assist and supervise regional finance controlling activities in Asia with the goal to derive recommendations relevant for decision-making

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance financial performance

• Support international tax planning and compliance across jurisdictions in collaboration with tax advisers

• Oversee payroll and personnel expenses for the Asia region

• Manage cash and payments and provide weekly cash flow reports and forecasts

• Identify ways to improve the day-to-day processes, and provide suggestions on efficiency and effectiveness enhancements

• Perform other ad-hoc duties as required

• Support smooth office routines for the regional team in Asia

Requirements

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; 3-10 years of experience in finance, accounting or similar roles, experience in a with team coordination is an advantage, but not a requirement

• Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards

• Experience with preparing and analysing of cash flow calculations, budgets and financial analysis combined with curiosity to learn and grow in an international environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with teams across different regions and cultures.

• Open-minded attitude

• Ability and motivation to dive into new regulations and administrational requirements of companies in different countries

• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace (especially Excel and Google sheets) as well as in ERP and accounting software.

• PowerBI knowledge and experience and/or basic Python knowledge is a clear advantage

• Interest in (analogue) photography and other creative interests are highly welcome

• Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.