Assistant Director (Finance) - Finance Office

Department: Finance Office

Job Posting Details

Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance, the Assistant Director of Finance will lead a small team overseeing the preparation of financial statements, managing budget processes, conducting financial analysis, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and leading process improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead the team in the preparation of the University’s and consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with the reporting requirements of the University Grants Committee (UGC) and Hong Kong Accounting Standards.

- Conduct thorough monthly reviews of financial statements, perform in-depth variance analyses, and provide insightful commentary and strategic recommendations.

- Prepare the University’s annual budget, analyse budget proposals submitted by different departments, and consolidate budgets of the University and its subsidiaries in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

- Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and impactful financial reports, papers, and presentations for senior management, Council and committee meetings.

- Evaluate and improve existing financial processes and policies, identify areas for enhancement.

- Establish, strengthen, and maintain effective internal controls across accounts payable and payment operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

- Oversee the full asset lifecycle by maintaining records, calculating depreciation, reconciling accounts, tracking construction projects, and leading physical inventory counts.

- Prepare financial projections and assess the financial feasibility of new initiatives and long-term plans to support the University’s strategic goals.

- Participate in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation projects, drive process improvement initiatives, and lead strategic process re-engineering to enhance efficiency and optimize financial operations.
- Manage and develop team members, providing guidance and support to ensure their success and growth.
- Perform any ad hoc duties assigned by supervisors.

Requirements:

- A university degree in accounting/ business/ finance and a recognized professional accounting qualification.
- Minimum 12 years of relevant managerial experience, preferably in universities, NGOs, or sizable organizations.
- A strong track record in financial planning, reporting, analysis and project management.
- Detail-minded with strong analytical problem-solving skills.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Proficiency in English and Chinese (including Putonghua).
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.

Terms of Appointment:
Appointment to the position will be on two-year fixed term contract basis, renewable on mutual agreement. Competitive remuneration and generous fringe benefits, including housing where appropriate, will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of the contract.

Please apply on or before: 13 November 2026 .

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