THE COMPANY
August Robotics is an international company which builds application-specific robots to automate workflows for businesses. We believe in the potential for humans and robots to collaborate and co-operate, and we aspire to be at the forefront of the coming “robotics revolution”.
August Robotics recently released its first robot, an application-specific robot for the global trade show industry. The company will soon begin work on its next wave of revolutionary robots and is growing its team accordingly.
YOUR SKILLS
You must show:
– Familiarity with Xero
– Either an accounting degree from a reputed University or at least 2 years of work experience as an accountant
– Excellent quantitative skills
– Care and attention to detail
– Fluent English skills (written and oral)
– Ability to speak some Mandarin Chinese, and mastery of simplified Chinese characters
– Familiarity with Microsoft Excel
– Entrepreneurial spirit and a creative mindset
– Right to work in Hong Kong (without needing company sponsorship)
The following are not required but would be viewed favourably:
– Experience with Expensify or other expense management platforms
– Familiarity with Hong Kong company secretarial requirements (Inland Revenue, Companies Registry, audit of accounts, insurance, etc…)
– Experience working as an accountant in a start-up company
You should be a self-starter, with strong organisational skills and an ability to work proactively and independently.
You should be comfortable with ambiguity and excited by the idea of working in an entrepreneurial culture. You should be open to learning new things, and willing to jump in and lend a hand on a range of different issues when the need arises.
THE ROLE
1. Book-keeping on Xero
• Allocate expenses to account codes
• Upload substantiating documentation for every expense to Xero, in accordance with company policy
• Bank reconciliations
• Issue invoices to customers
• Maintain fixed asset registers
• Work with the accountants of our overseas entities to ensure that their reports match your Xero accounts
• Generate Xero reports and identify and troubleshoot accounting issues accordingly
2. Bank payments
• Initiate payments for all the entities of August Robotics around the world
• Liaise with HSBC, Revolut, SVB and other banks
3. Audits and tax
• Support the company’s external auditors and tax advisors in their work to prepare audited accounts and tax returns for the company, as required by law
4. Expense Management
• You will approve (or reject) expense claims submitted by staff members around the world by applying the company’s detailed Expenses Policy
5. Financial reporting
• Prepare reports for company management to assess the company’s financial performance relative to the overall company budget and agreed projections
• Assist in financial reporting (profitability, cashflow, etc…) for the board and investors when required
This position is a full-time role based in the company’s attractive office premises at the InnoCentre, next to the Kowloon Tong MTR station. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-funded start-up with an experienced leadership team and an exciting growth trajectory. An attractive remuneration package, including company share options, is available to outstanding candidates.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter by email.