Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all equity-related compensation data for internal and external purposes.
Provide timely and helpful customer service to all grantees for company equity.
Ensure accurate annual share/option awards/grants, payment and exercise processes and financial statement reporting and disclosure that are all compliant with internal controls, legal agreements and regulatory requirements.
Primary Responsibilities
Manage the process to ensure all aspects of the Company’s global equity plans, including all grants, vesting, exercises and cancellations or restricted shares/stock options, are executed timely, accurately and in compliance with all internal controls.
Ensure all equity compensation processes and data comply with local and international regulations and securities laws, as well as tax withholding and reporting rules.
Maintain database integrity and ensure accuracy of recordkeeping of equity data
Ensure all equity activity is properly and timely reported to Payroll and Finance
Process dividend payments and delivery of payment statements
Develop partnerships with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Tax, Payroll, Accounting, Audit, Financial Reporting and Human Resources
Assist SVP in preparing recommendations for annual new grants and structure for Compensation Committee approval
Respond to senior employee inquiries and coordinate with internal teams and vendors as appropriate to resolve issues
Ensure high levels of customer service for employees regarding questions on shares, impacts on tax withholding and other queries related to equity compensation
Provide employee training regarding changes in programs, processes and tools, as needed
Primary relationship manager for Computershare and work closely with broker(s) and trustee(s) as needed
Back-up approver for Corporate Payroll processes
Other projects and activities as needed and requested by management
Manage a team of one
Qualifications
Experience
Minimum 5 years experience with employee share plans (SIP/ESOP) for a listed company or a brokerage;
Experience in finance, accounting, legal and/or payroll strongly preferred;
Prior experience with equity grants for both US and HK publicly traded companies;
Working knowledge of the regulations and disclosure requirements for equity awards under both US GAAP (20-F filing) and IFRS (HK annual and interim reports);
Proven ability to interpret and understand legal documents such as, security and tax regulations and government legislation
Experience with multiple equity plans and publicly traded companies is a plus
Team management experience a plus
Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant qualifications, preferable in Finance, Accounting or Economics
Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar is a plus
Skills / Competencies
Working knowledge of Computershare Equity Administration and Workday a plus
Good communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish strong working relationships at all levels with internal and external parties
Detail orientation is mandatory
Conversant in English required, Cantonese/Mandarin a plus
Strong analytical and problem solving skills required
Excellent Excel and Word skills required
Strong understanding of GDPR and other data privacy laws
Ability to manage sensitive matters professionally is required
