Sr. Technical Accountant

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Accountant with strong IFRS expertise to join our global finance team. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with IFRS and AFRC standards and supporting high-quality reporting processes comparable to those required of Hong Kong–listed companies. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, hands-on experience with IFRS conversions, and a solid understanding of US GAAP to IFRS differences. The role will partner closely with finance leadership, external auditors, and advisors to build accounting policies, disclosures, and reporting processes that meet regulatory requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead technical accounting research and implementation of IFRS standards (e.g., IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IFRS 2, IAS 12, IAS 21, IAS 38).
• Assess and document differences between US GAAP and IFRS, prepare position papers, and propose accounting policy decisions in coordination with external advisory firms.
• Support preparation of IFRS-based consolidated statements, prospectus disclosures, and footnotes, aligned with the standards of Hong Kong listed companies.
• Partner with external auditors, legal counsel, and advisors to ensure compliance with HKEX listing rules and other relevant regulations.
• Drive accounting policy governance and maintain technical accounting memos for complex transactions, including:
  • Revenue recognition for cloud/telecom services
  • Lease accounting (IDC and equipment leases)
  • Stock-based compensation
  • Intercompany and consolidation
  • Foreign currency translation and remeasurement
• Provide guidance to accounting, FP&A, and tax teams on IFRS application for business decisions and contracts.
• Support internal control improvements and ensure audit readiness for IFRS and Hong Kong listing requirements.
• Assist in drafting accounting policy manuals and building the technical accounting knowledge base in-house.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent required.
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 or large audit firm exposure.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP, with proven experience in IFRS conversion projects or reporting for Hong Kong–listed companies.
• Familiarity with the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) regulatory framework, including audit quality inspections, financial reporting requirements, and compliance expectations.
• Prior experience preparing financial statements and disclosures subject to AFRC oversight and HKEX listing rules is a plus.
• Prior experience in technology, telecom, or cloud services industry preferred.
• Excellent technical research, writing, and communication skills for preparing accounting position papers.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, consolidations, and audit processes.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, international environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be a key contributor in strengthening the company’s IFRS financial reporting foundation.
• Work on complex global accounting matters across US, China, and APAC operations.
• Gain exposure to Hong Kong–listed company reporting, audit, and regulatory compliance.
• Opportunity to advance your career in a fast-growing global tech company.
  

About Zenlayer:

Zenlayer is the first massively distributed edge cloud provider, operating 290+ Points of Presence across 70+ countries. With accolades including PTC “Best Networking Innovation”, “Outstanding Cloud, Data Center, or Interconnection Company”, and Inc. 5000, we enable businesses to deploy and run applications at the edge, thus reducing network latency to the end user. Zenlayer focuses on improving connections worldwide, all while nurturing a unique company culture that values service, growth, and trust. As a “Zenplayer”, you’ll be joining a community of success-driven team players that share the dream of powering a better-connected world.