Senior Finance Manager / Finance Manager (Accounting and Budgeting)

Finance Office

Senior Finance Manager /Finance Manager (Accounting and Budgeting) (25260154)

Responsibilities:

• Support the Assistant Director in overseeing a small team of accounting staff;
• Manage all aspects of financial planning and analysis, financial accounting, and capital project monitoring; 
• Business partner to support new initiatives and daily operations of their respective faculty and administrative office;
• Develop and manage the annual budget, enforce budgetary controls, and participate in digital transformation projects and process improvement initiatives; 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely, and insightful reports;
• Provide internal and external reporting (including reports to University Grants Committee);
• Assist senior management in preparing materials for committee meetings;
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes, including month-end and annual closing, management reporting, budgeting exercises, and fixed asset management, through best practices and automation tools;
• Support special project team in finance transformation initiatives; collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution; and
• Perform duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements:

• Degree holder with membership of a recognised professional accounting body;
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in financial accounting and management reporting, preferably sizeable organisations (those with less work experience will be considered as Finance Manager);
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles; detail-oriented, independent, responsible and proactive in seeking solutions;
• Excellent project management and communication skills, both written and spoken English and Chinese; 
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure;
• Proactive and strong analytical skills and collaboration abilities; Good proficiency in computer literacy such as Oracle, Hyperion, Power BI; and
• Prior working experience in audit firms will be an advantage.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a written test.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of 2 to 3 years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for an interview 8 weeks after submission of applications may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.