Senior Finance Manager/ Finance Manager

University of Hong Kong

Department: Finance and Enterprises Office (60500)
Rank: Non-Academic
Position type: Full-time
Reference: 537515
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary / grade: Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus contract-end gratuity and University con
Application deadline: 29 Oct 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee the team in executing routine and special financial tasks including statutory reports, budgets, and consolidation packages.
Steer timely submission of financial statements and reports for university-owned subsidiaries across Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and international locations.
Stay abreast of accounting standards, group policies and local legislation, advising senior management on implications.
Serve as major contact point with auditors and tax consultants for compliance with financial, tax and regulatory requirements.
Lead review of existing policies and procedures to enhance internal controls over subsidiary operations.
Lead establishment and execution of new initiatives collaborating on strategic budgeting, policy formulation and accounting treatments.
Oversee administrative duties including company secretarial matters of subsidiaries.
Drive process optimization and automation initiatives to streamline financial operations and reporting workflows.
Manage and develop a high-performing finance team fostering professional growth.
Perform ad hoc tasks as assigned and occasional travel to Chinese Mainland may be required.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
Professional qualification such as HKICPA or ACCA is required.
Minimum 10 years of relevant financial management experience with at least 5 years in senior supervisory or managerial role overseeing multi-regional operations.
Proven experience managing accounting, auditing, and financial reporting for subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and international locations.
Extensive knowledge of Chinese Mainland accounting standards, tax regulations and auditing practices with cross-border compliance familiarity.
Strong understanding of international financial reporting standards and group consolidation processes.
Demonstrated leadership skills to lead and develop diverse finance teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese including Putonghua.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with business intelligence tools such as QlikView.
Hands-on experience with enterprise resource planning systems, particularly Oracle Financials, is highly advantageous.
Strong sense of responsibility, strategic thinking, and ability to work independently under pressure.
High level of integrity, professionalism and commitment to organizational excellence.

Full-time fixed-term contracts for 3 years (Senior Finance Manager) or 2 years (Finance Manager), with possibility of renewal.