Controllers, Finance Division, Compensation Accounting, Analyst, Hong Kong

Goldman Sachs Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R.

Financial Services · 10,001+ employees

4 h ago

Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time Hong Kong S.A.R.

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About the role

The analyst will coordinate and process compensation information while ensuring accurate reporting and accounting for internal and external authorities. They will also review general ledger balances and assist in formulating payroll processes for new operations and benefit programs.

What they look for

Compensation accounting Financial reporting General ledger Account reconciliation Payroll processing Tax reporting Internal controls Data analysis MS Excel Communication skills Time management Mandarin

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in business, accounting, or finance and possess two to three years of relevant work experience, preferably at a Big 4 firm. Proficiency in MS Excel and experience with general ledger posting and account reconciliation are required.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities Firmwide networks Wellness programs Personal finance offerings Mindfulness programs

Full description

YOUR IMPACT

Are you passionate about Compensation Accounting and Individual Tax Reporting? We are seeking a qualified and experienced individual to join the Asia Pacific Compensation Accounting team based in Hong Kong.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

Compensation Accounting (CA) is responsible for the payment, accounting and reporting of all salary, bonus, and other forms of remuneration paid to employees of the firm. The Asia Pacific Compensation Accounting team is a regional team with professionals based in Hong Kong, Bengaluru, and Melbourne, working together to support payroll, accounting, tax reporting, and control activities across multiple jurisdictions in Asia Pacific. This role will be based in Hong Kong and offers extensive exposure to regional stakeholders, global teams, and cross-functional projects.

You will work closely with external payroll vendors in a number of locations, as well as, internally, with regional CA teams in Hong Kong, Australia, India, Europe and the US. As part of the daily function, you will also have to work with colleagues in other areas of the firm such as Human Capital Management, Tax, Treasury, Legal and Financial Reporting. In addition, the team works on many local and global projects which have impact on our work process and you will have the chance to experience these.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordination and processing of compensation information.
Reporting and accounting, both internally as well as to external authorities.
Commitment to control, ensuring data has gone through proper internal controls.
Review, reconcile and substantiate general ledger account balances.
Assisting in formulating payroll processes to facilitate new operations for the firm, involving new pay entity set-up, implementing tax effectiveness programs or new benefit programs.
Working closely with global CA counterparts in the administration of compensation reporting.
Documentation of processes.
Participation in global projects.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in business, accounting or finance.
Minimum two to three years of relevant work experience including human capital at Big 4 accounting firms.
Experience in handling general ledger posting and accounts reconciliation.
Knowledge of individual income tax and benefit programs would be an advantage.
Proficiency in MS Excel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Fluency in Mandarin preferred.
Details oriented and strong control sense.
Effective communication and time management skills.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.