Our client is a household brand name synonymous with creating innovative solutions to everyday business and consumer problems.  Developing breakthrough ideas, they market a wide range of products and services that reach every corner of our daily lives.

Continually looking to strengthen their team, a new position for a Financial Controller has now been created to support the Chief Financial Controller in driving the growth of the Greater China region.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will lead a small team to manage the overall financial performance for the region.  Your analysis and interpretation of results will provide key business insight to support business decision-making.  This is a commercially focused position working as a business partner to the various business units, acting as a trusted advisor and representative to present business initiatives to the senior management team and US headquarters.  In addition, you will consistently seek improvements across all business operations, implement best practice and ensure compliance with global and local regulations.

Suitable candidates should be professionally qualified ACA/CPA or have an MBA degree with at least 10-12 years experience in a dynamic US multinational corporation.  Strong communication and interpersonal skills are imperative, as is a proven record of successful business partnership skills in a complex matrix environment. The confidence and gravitas to represent businesses and deliver presentations to the Board of Management is also imperative. Fluency in English and Chinese is critical as is strong commercial acumen and a passion for the hi-tech industry.

This opportunity represents an entry point to a recognised US multinational and opens doors to many internal prospects for the successful incumbent.  An attractive package will be offered to the right candidate.

For more information, please contact Janice Ho on +852 3162 8345 or als@alsrecruit.com

(Ref: WS/5315)

A compelling opportunity has now arisen with our client, a leading magic circle firm with strong presence throughout Asia.

As the Recruitment Manager you will oversee the overall legal recruitment function, both graduate and lateral, across offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing, and manage and facilitate the end to end recruitment process for all legal hires including planning, resourcing, talent pipeline management, interviews, selection processes, reference checks, offer management through to onboarding.

Reporting to the Regional HR Director you will also provide support to other offices in Asia.  You will build and develop excellent working relationship with both key internal and external stakeholders, and provide advice and guidance to your business partners – working closely with them to propose and agree on the most effective and proactive channels for talent acquisition.  You will also partner with practice group heads to identify and develop an annual recruitment strategy, and identify and evaluate recruitment channels for various job levels.

For more information, please contact Theresa Hall on +65 6557 4163 or singapore@alsrecruit.com

(Ref: WS/5297)

Our client is a 1st tier US Investment Bank with a superior Wealth Management platform delivering high quality products and services to clients across Asia.

As Director for the Institutional Wealth Management business you will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with Hong Kong Mid-cap listed companies and cover the founding partners from a private wealth management perspective and their companies from a corporate banking solution perspective. 

You will be a client facing solution provider and represent the entire product range the bank provides and be responsible for key elements such as portfolio construction and management, hedging, fx, financing, commodities, liability management and any other general corporate banking transactions. 

To qualify for the role you will have a proven track record as a corporate relationship manager in Hong Kong and have built successful relationships with both entrepreneurs and finance/treasury professionals.

For more information, please contact Pernille Storm on +65 6557 4163 or p.storm@alsrecruit.com

(Ref: WS/5284)

A compelling opportunity has now arisen with our client, a leading professional services firm with a strong international presence.

Working closely with the Regional HR Director based in Hong Kong you will provide full spectrum HR support to the Shanghai and China offices both from a strategic and operational perspective as well as act as trusted advisor to the business and ensure the people agenda is reflected in all business decisions.

Additionally, you will work with the business to develop, drive and implement change programs, HR policies and processes; work with the Learning & Development function to identify and support key talent and ensure effectiveness of programs; partner with the resourcing function to understand recruitment needs and manage end-to-end recruitment of all business services staff; support the salary and bonus review process and appraisal programs; keep fully up to date with all developments in terms of employee legislation and employee relations issues, and manage and support ad hoc local and global HR projects as required.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years generalist experience including 2 years at HR Manager level.  Experience within a top tier professional services firm or partnership environment, sound knowledge of China labour laws and fluency in Mandarin is essential.

For more information, please contact Theresa Hall on +65 6557 4163 or singapore@alsrecruit.com

(Ref: WS/5290)

A compelling opportunity has now arisen with our client, a leading professional services firm with a strong international presence.

Working closely with the Regional HR Director you will provide full spectrum HR support to the Hong Kong office both from a strategic and operational perspective as well as act as trusted advisor to the business and ensure the people agenda is reflected in all business decisions.

Additionally, you will work with the business to develop, drive and implement change programs, HR policies and processes; work with the Learning & Development function to identify and support key talent and ensure effectiveness of programs; partner with the resourcing function to understand recruitment needs and manage end-to-end recruitment of all business services staff; support the salary and bonus review process and appraisal programs; keep fully up to date with all developments in terms of employee legislation and employee relations issues, and manage and support ad hoc local and global HR projects as required.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years generalist experience including 2 years at HR Manager level.  Experience within a top tier professional services firm or partnership environment and fluency in Chinese language is essential.

For more information, please contact Theresa Hall on +65 6557 4163 or singapore@alsrecruit.com

(Ref: WS/5288)

Our client is a leading global provider of trust services with a network of offices across Greater China.

This newly created position will drive business and client development for the HK and Greater China region, reporting to the Managing Director. The key objective is to expand the group's network of business relationships across clients, intermediaries and government authorities, furthering the commercial objectives of the business and increasing market share.

This position requires a dynamic business developer with exposure to the trust or legal/advisory fields - ideally an individual with knowledge of the corporate, funds and private banking industries. Cantonese fluency is a mandatory requirement. Above all this role requires a proactive individual who can establish a professional approach to building this function.

For more information, please contact Anthony Lewis on +852 2973 0826 or a.lewis@alsrecruit.com

(Ref: WS/5261)

Our client is a world leading bank which offers innovative products and solutions through both global corporate and investment banking services.  They are now looking to recruit an experienced operational risk professional to join the corporate banking division with responsibility for Asia.

Working in an autonomous role you will be responsible for executing and coordinating line of business related risk and compliance activities for commercial banking products across Asia.  Partnering with global compliance & operational risk, corporate risk and operations you will improve the risk framework and establish appropriate controls and ensure all processes are in line with global policies and practices as they are updated.  You will also partner with senior business leaders to establish their strategic goals, develop the related plans and coordinate the execution of new initiatives.

To be considered for this role you will require 10-15 years operational risk management or compliance experience and familiarity with corporate banking products.  You will also have strong organisational, analytical and problemme solving skills as well as superior project management and communication skills.

For more information, please contact Steve Taylor on +852 2973 0980 or s.taylor@alsrecruit.com

(Ref: WS/5240)

Our client is a leading high fashion brand with a growing presence in every major fashion city of the world.  Their latest collections and designs set the trend in every high street and style the most fashion conscious dressers in every local market.

Reporting directly to the General Manager and working as a key business partner to all operational department heads, this is an integral role to drive the growth and profitability of the company.  You will work with divisions to devise the annual budgeting plan, and provide financial and product analysis for all brand categories and collections on a regular basis.  You will be involved with all pricing matters, look at capacity planning and sourcing requirements and review distribution, promotional and various channels of sales.  You will also share best practices and continually seek improvements to operations to maximise profitability.

Suitable candidates should be a qualified accountant or have a degree in business administration and a minimum of 5-7 years work experience in a similar field.  More importantly you should possess strong analytical skills, have an innate business sense and be results oriented.  Excellent communication skills to liaise across all parts of the business, influence decisions and acquire relevant data for analysis is also critical.  Fluency in English and Chinese is a necessity for this role.

For more information, please contact Douglas Kotwall on +852 3162 8345 or als@alsrecruit.com

(Ref: WS/5248)

Our client is a leading player in the real estate services market, with a comprehensive portfolio of investment and management services in the commercial and residential markets.  With a global presence, they boast an unrivalled reputation for their passion in understanding their clients’ needs and consistently delivering a professional level of service with every transaction.

Reporting directly to the Regional Chief Financial Officer, this is an integral role responsible for the day to day controllership activities for the Asia Pacific region.  Leading a small team, you will manage the annual budgeting process, forecasting and monthly reporting on a timely basis.  You will also assist in rolling out financial strategies, strengthen the internal controls environment and ensure compliance to regulatory and SOX requirements.  In addition, you will be involved in many ad hoc projects looking the evaluation and analysis of potential investments and maximisation of profit initiatives.

Suitable candidates should be qualified Accountants with 12-15 years experience in a similar field covering the Asia Pacific region.  Proven leadership skills to manage a team across multiple locations is important; as is an independent and problem solving mindset.  Ability to work under pressure and in a dynamic growth environment is essential together with fluency in English and Mandarin.  Flexibility is required to travel across the region.

For more information, please contact Janice Ho on +852 3162 8345 or als@alsrecruit.com

(Ref: WS/5242)