Description
The Assistant Director of Finance will lead a small team overseeing financial statements, budget processes, financial analysis, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the team in preparing the University's and consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements of the University Grants Committee (UGC) and Hong Kong Accounting Standards.
- Conduct monthly reviews of financial statements, perform variance analyses, and provide strategic recommendations.
- Prepare the University's annual budget, analyse budget proposals, and consolidate budgets of the University and its subsidiaries.
- Prepare and deliver financial reports, papers, and presentations for senior management, Council, and committee meetings.
- Evaluate and improve existing financial processes and policies.
- Establish and maintain effective internal controls across accounts payable and payment operations.
- Oversee the full asset lifecycle, including records, depreciation, and physical inventory counts.
- Prepare financial projections and assess the financial feasibility of new initiatives.
- Participate in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation projects and drive process improvement initiatives.
- Manage and develop team members, providing guidance and support.
- Perform ad hoc duties assigned by supervisors.
Requirements:
- A university degree in accounting, business, or finance, and a recognized professional accounting qualification.
- Minimum 12 years of relevant managerial experience, preferably in universities, NGOs, or sizable organizations.
- 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:
- Two-year fixed-term contract basis, renewable on mutual agreement.
- Competitive remuneration and generous fringe benefits, including housing where appropriate.
- A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of the contract.