Assistant Director - Finance Office

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.