Assistant Finance Manager/Finance Manager (Ref: FO/FM/20260925_jdb)

The Independent Schools Foundation Academy Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Life insurance

Professional learning / continuing教育

Shuttle bus

Job summary

The Independent Schools Foundation Academy Ltd in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager/Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and audits, reporting to the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Manager.

You will handle full sets of accounts, month-end close, variance analysis, internal controls, SAP system, and liaise with procurement and treasury functions; candidates with 8+ years in accounting and professional qualification are welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business-related discipline.
• A full member of an internationally recognized accounting body.
• At least 8 years of relevant accounting experience; education sector experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft applications; SAP knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial reporting, budgeting, and audit coordination.
• Handle full sets of accounting and month-end closing procedures.
• Ensure timely financial reports and strong internal controls.
• Coordinate annual budgeting and forecasts for assigned entities.
• Support treasury and procurement processes; supervise junior staff.
• Maintain data integrity and SAP system controls.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Full member of an accounting professional body

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Assistant Finance Manager/Finance Manager (Ref: FO/FM/20260925_jdb)

The Independent Schools Foundation Academy (The ISF Academy) has a deep commitment to Hong Kong, inspiring Pre-Primary to Grade 12 learners to act as empowered global stewards since its establishment in 2003. As an internationally accredited private independent school, our unique student-focused academic curriculum and experiential learning programs are deeply rooted in Chinese culture combined with a truly bi-lingual and intercultural learning environment. ISF’s exceptional IB Diploma Programme performance over many cohorts, has seen graduates accepted at the world’s most prestigious universities to continue their next stage of learning. The school currently has around 2600 students and 530 employees across the ISF Pre-School and Academy.

We are now seeking a self-driven, passionate and experienced candidate to fill the following position:

Job Responsibilities

This role supports the Finance Office in financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting and audit coordination. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Manager, the role ensures accurate financial records, effective internal controls, and timely delivery of management information, while contributing.

Handle full sets of accounting for assigned entities. Perform and support month-end closing procedures, including preparation and review of accounts, accounting schedules, journals, and reconciliations;

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of financial reports in accordance with accounting standards and internal requirements;

Assist in gathering information about annual budgets, forecasts, and periodic management reports for assigned entities or functions;

Monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and provide financial insights to management;

Assist in coordinating annual statutory audits, preparing audit schedules, and gathering information to auditors’ enquiries;

Coordinate annual budgeting and periodic forecast exercises for assigned entities;

Supervise and coach junior team members on their daily tasks;

Handle daily finance operations, ensuring data integrity and effective system controls (e.g. SAP);

Support the maintenance and enhancement of internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures to ensure compliance and risk management;

Handle accounting transactions, including expenses, reimbursements, fixed assets, and other finance operations, to ensure proper documentation and accuracy;

Work with procurement function to ensure procurement to payment procedures and transactions are compliant with relevant policies;

Support treasury functions including cash flow monitoring, fund management and bank administration activities;

Assist in cash flow forecasting and liquidity analysis to ensure sufficient funding for operational and capital needs;

Work closely with internal stakeholders to provide finance support on projects, initiatives, and committee-related matters; and

Any ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree holder in Finance, Accounting or Business-related disciplines;

A full member of an internationally recognized accounting professional body;

At least 8 years of relevant accounting experience. Experience in the education sector is an added advantage. Candidates with more experience and/or demonstrating strong capabilities may be considered as Finance Manager;

Advanced proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft applications (knowledge of SAP will be an advantage);

Proactive, structured, analytical and solution-oriented with a continuous drive for improvement;

Excellent problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset;

Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;

Good command of written English, Cantonese, and Putonghua; and

Team player, supervision experience is a plus.

The ISF Foundation, Academy & Pre-School are committed to ensuring safety and well-being of our students. We hold high standards of recruitment practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants must be willing to undergo relevant background checks and screenings.

Free Shuttle Bus travelling to and from The ISF Academy will be provided.

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. We will offer an attractive benefits package including medical, life insurance, and opportunities for professional learning and continuing education to the right candidate.

• medical
• life insurance
• opportunities for professional learning and continuing education

• Free Shuttle Bus travelling to and from The ISF Academy will be provided.

Central, Central and Western District, HK