At Carlsberg, we thirst for Great People, Great Brands & Great Moments. We never settle where we are, but always thirst for the better. This passion will continue to burn & forever keep us thirsty. We are inviting dynamic, passionate & professional talent to join Carlsberg Hong Kong on this ambitious journey.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and control-focused Senior Accountant to oversee the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) function for Hong Kong. This role is primarily responsible for reviewing and governing P2P activities performed by the Shared Service Center (SSC), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong financial control.
You will act as a key liaison between the Hong Kong business and SSC, while also playing a role in preparing the organization for upcoming ERP transformation initiatives.
What you'll be doing
- P2P Oversight & Review
- Review end-to-end P2P transactions processed by SSC, including vendor master data, purchase orders, invoice processing, and payments
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, approval matrix, and control requirements
- Perform periodic quality reviews and identify control gaps or process inefficiencies
- Month-End Close & Financial Control
- Review AP-related closing activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and aging analysis
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for Hong Kong
- Investigate variances and resolve discrepancies with SSC and stakeholders Bank Reconciliation & Cash Controls
- Review and ensure timely completion of bank reconciliations prepared by SSC or relevant teams
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items, ensuring timely clearance
- Strengthen internal controls over cash management and bank-related transactions
- Internal Control & Governance
- Coordinate the bi-annual Internal Control Self-Assessment (ICSA) across Hong Kong functions
- Engage business stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate completion of control assessments
- Review submissions, challenge control design and effectiveness, and ensure remediation actions are properly tracked
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and proper documentation
- Monitor adherence to corporate policies, DOA, and control frameworks Process Improvement & ERP Transformation
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and controls within P2P and cash processes
- Support system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
- Play a key role in the upcoming ERP transition Provide support and solutions to any ad hoc assignments
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Minimum 5–7 years’ relevant experience, with exposure to Shared Service Center environments preferred
- Strong knowledge of Procure-to-Pay processes, bank reconciliation, and internal controls
- Experience in reviewing and overseeing accounting operations rather than purely transactional processing
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP; Dynamics exposure is an advantage)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skill
- Good command of English and Cantonese
- What We’re Looking For
- Strong control mindset with attention to detail
- Ability to review, challenge, and improve processes
- Effective stakeholder management, including cross-functional coordination
- Experience in driving control frameworks and governance activities (e.g. ICSA)
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and continuous improvement mindset
- Personal data collected will be treated in the strictest confidence and only for recruitment purposes.
- Applicants who are not contacted within 2 months may consider their applications unsuccessful.
- Carlsberg will retain the applications for a maximum of six months and may refer suitable applicants to other vacancies within the company.
