Swire Finance Programme 2021
- Employer
- John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd.
- Location
- UK / Working from home
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Mar 14, 2021
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- Job Role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Finance, Accounting Firm
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Our Business
From aviation to shipping and property to beverages, Swire operates in multiple industries across the globe. Many of our core businesses can be found within the Asia Pacific region and include well-known brands such as Swire Coca-Cola, Swire Properties, and Cathay Pacific. If you are an experienced finance professional who is excited by a diverse career that will allow you to step out of your comfort zone, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
The Programme
The purpose of the Swire Finance Programme is to develop high performing, high potential individuals into finance leadership roles. Your performance and drive to succeed will determine how quickly you progress and how far you go on the Programme. Over time, you’ll have the opportunity to explore different industries, countries and cultures while gaining broad financial experience. With job rotations every few years and extensive training and development support, you’ll never stop learning. In terms of progression, you’ll be expected to reach at least Level 4 (General Manager) in our leadership hierarchy. The strongest performers and those who exhibit the most potential will have the opportunity to progress to Senior Executive roles (Finance Director or CFO).
Eligibility Criteria
- Business and commercial acumen and the aspiration to become a Finance Director
- Intellectually curious and with strong learning agility
- Strong leadership potential
- Team player with strong communication skills and culturally adaptable
- Driven and takes initiative
- Qualified accountants (HKICPA, CICPA, ICAA, ICAEW, USCPA, ICAS, CICA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Relevant experience to join at either Team Leader or Operational Leader level
- Excellent command of English
- Other language skills, especially Cantonese and Putonghua, an advantage
- Geographically mobile, including but not limited to locations such as Papua New Guinea/West Africa. Executives are expected to work on rotation across different geographies and operating companies throughout their career with Swire.
Application Process
The application deadline is 14 March. Successful candidates will be invited to interviews in April 2021.
Company
Swire is a highly diversified global group. Many of our core businesses can be found within the Asia Pacific region, where traditionally Swire's operations have centered on Hong Kong and Mainland China. Within Asia, Swire's activities come under the group's publicly quoted arm, Swire Pacific Limited. Elsewhere in the world, many businesses are held directly by parent company, John Swire & Sons Limited, in Australia, Papua New Guinea, East Africa, Sri Lanka, the USA and UK.
John Swire & Sons is headquartered in the UK. It is responsible for formulating and directing overall group strategy and provides a range of services including recruitment, employment and training of staff for the group and its subsidiaries. The group employs over 130,000 people worldwide.
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