Associate, Financial Reporting (9-Month Contract)

CPPIB Asia International Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CPP Investments in Hong Kong is seeking an Associate, Financial Reporting to uphold the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting processes. You will enhance our reporting to support transparent disclosure to management, the Board, and external stakeholders, while coordinating statutory filings and audits across APAC entities.

The role requires a CPA designation, 5+ years of financial reporting experience in investment management or financial services, strong IFRS knowledge, and advanced

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting within the investment management, pension fund, or financial services industry.
• CPA designation.
• Proven experience with corporate, financial, and regulatory filing requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with GenAI tools and automation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead the completion of annual financial statements, including notes, in accordance with IFRS and local standards.
• Coordinate legal entity annual audits, managing timelines, deliverables, and resolution of issues with external auditors.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support timely production of financial statements within the general ledger.
• Review financial statements prepared by third-party providers for completeness and accuracy.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and effectiveness.
• Own and coordinate ongoing legal entity management activities across APAC entities, including regulatory filings and governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to support reporting, governance, and operational objectives.

Skills

5+ years financial reporting

CPA designation

IFRS knowledge

Excel proficiency

GenAI tools experience

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Job description

Purpose. Performance. People.

Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world's most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians. With a long-term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide. For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you'll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.

The Role

As an Associate, Financial Reporting, you will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of CPP Investments' financial reporting processes. You will enhance our current "best in class" reporting to contribute to CPP Investments' reputation of integrity through transparent disclosure of financial information to management, Board of Directors, and our external stakeholders.

The Team Accountabilities

• Independently lead the completion of annual financial statements, including financial statement notes, in accordance with IFRS and local reporting standards.
• Coordinate legal entity annual audits, including managing timelines, deliverables, and the resolution of financial statement issues with external auditors.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support the timely and accurate production of financial statements and financial information within the general ledger.
• Review financial statements prepared by third‑party service providers for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with CPP Investments policies and standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting processes.
• Own and coordinate ongoing and ad hoc legal entity management activities across CPP Investments' APAC entities, including corporate and regulatory filings and governance activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to support reporting, governance, and operational objectives.

What You Bring

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field such as Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting within the investment management, pension fund, or financial services industry.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Proven experience with corporate, financial, and regulatory filing requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and the ability to quickly understand internal controls over financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with GenAI tools and automation is considered an asset.

You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance-driven environment. We provide colleagues with cutting‑edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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About Us

Why Work With Us

For 25 years, we've proudly invested the Canada Pension Plan Fund, helping to secure retirement for more than 22 million Canadians. We invest for the long term - and that includes our people. Here, you'll work alongside high‑calibre colleagues on meaningful challenges that have real‑world impact. Our purpose drives us, our performance sets us apart, and our people make it possible.

Our Guiding Principles

Our guiding principles shape our culture. They define how we work and represent the values that guide our behaviours. They are Integrity, Partnership and High Performance.

Our Impact

We invest globally across public and private markets, managing capital on behalf of millions of contributors and beneficiaries. We focus on long‑term value creation and responsible investing, with offices in major financial centres around the world.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work with measurable impact
• Exposure to complex, global challenges
• Opportunities for learning and growth
• Competitive total rewards and benefits
• Comprehensive wellness programs
• Inclusive and respectful of diverse perspectives

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