Lenovo

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Define and execute the Accounting Operations Center strategy in alignment with overall corporate finance objectives.
• Oversee end‑to‑end accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), Gross‑to‑Net (GTN), Costing, and Tax Compliance, with a strong focus on standardization, scalability, and service excellence.
• Ensure consistent achievement of SLAs and KPIs across all accounting processes.
• Lead process optimization, automation, and transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and control.
• Drive faster and higher‑quality quarter‑end and year‑end close, strengthening controls, execution speed, and reporting capabilities.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support long‑term business and financial planning.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure full compliance with HK GAAP / IFRS, local statutory requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Establish and maintain robust audit trails, performing regular reviews to proactively mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Develop, review, and continuously enhance accounting policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Embed risk awareness and risk management practices into daily accounting operations.

People & Vendor Management

• Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing, cross‑regional accounting team across multiple locations.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Govern and manage outsourced BPO partners, ensuring service quality, compliance, and operational assurance.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, Procurement, Treasury, Channel Operations, Sales, and Internal Audit to support end‑to‑end (E2E) business operations.
• Act as the key finance liaison with DT / IT teams to resolve system, data, and process‑related issues.

Technology & Innovation

• Champion enterprise‑wide digital finance initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA deployment, automation, and BI tools, to enable data‑driven decision‑making.
• Enable AI‑driven accounting insights by leveraging digital capabilities and analytics.
• Drive transformation by connecting processes, systems, and data to deliver productivity gains, enhanced compliance, and scalable operations.

Qualifications

Education & Professional Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CPA / ACCA / CMA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including 5–7 years in shared services or accounting operations center leadership.
• Big 4 background is a strong advantage.
• Proven track record in leading large, geographically dispersed teams and driving organizational change.
• Deep expertise in full‑cycle accounting (AP, AR, GL, Tax, Costing, GTN).
• Strong experience with ERP platforms such as SAP (S/4HANA preferred), Oracle, or equivalent systems.
• Experience in multinational organizations and complex regulatory environments is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong process optimization, transformation, and project management capabilities
  (Lean / Six Sigma certification preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with S/4HANA enablement and finance transformation programs.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data analytics tools.
• Solid foundational understanding of AI and digital finance technologies.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and cross‑functional leadership skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.