About This Role
This Assistant Director of Finance role involves leading a small team to oversee financial statement preparation, manage budget processes, conduct financial analysis, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive process improvement initiatives. The position reports to the Associate Director of Finance.
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
Benefits
- Generous fringe benefits, including housing where appropriate
