Director / Associate Director, Audit & IPO Advisory

Michael Page (Hong Kong); Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd is seeking a Director/Associate Director for Audit & IPO Advisory to oversee complex audits and IPO projects for HK Main Board and US-listed clients. You will work with listed companies, pre-IPO businesses, and multinational clients, providing technical leadership and strategic guidance throughout the listing process.

The role requires leadership of engagement teams, in-depth knowledge of HKFRS/IFRS, and strong communication with sponsors, regulators, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• HKICPA Qualification or equivalent professional accounting credential.
• Significant external audit experience in Big 4/major CPA firms.
• Proven experience leading IPO engagements and capital markets transactions (HK Main Board/US listings).
• Strong knowledge of HKFRS, IFRS, ISA/HKSA, and listing rules/regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, client relationships, and concurrent engagements.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to propose practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and Chinese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements for HK Main Board- and US-listed clients across industries.
• Oversee IPO engagements, including reporting accountant work, due diligence, and regulatory compliance.
• Advise clients on HKFRS, IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and listing rules with regulators and sponsors.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, sponsors, lawyers, and regulators.
• Review audit plans and financial statements to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provide technical leadership on accounting, auditing, and reporting matters.
• Drive audit quality initiatives and risk management across the practice.
• Mentor and develop audit professionals and support business development initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Leadership experience

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related

HKICPA Qualified or equivalent

Job description

Director / Associate Director, Audit & IPO Advisory

Our client is a fast-growing CPA firm with an established footprint across the Asia-Pacific region. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm serves a diverse portfolio of clients, including Hong Kong Main Board-listed companies, U.S.-listed corporations, and high-growth enterprises. The practice has extensive experience in capital markets transactions, providing audit and reporting accountant services for IPOs on both the Hong Kong Main Board and U.S. stock exchanges.

Diverse Client Portfolio - HK&US Listed Co./ FSExposure to Mainboard & US IPO

The Opportunity

This is a key leadership position within the Audit & Assurance practice, responsible for overseeing complex audit engagements and IPO assignments while ensuring the highest standards of audit quality and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with listed companies, pre-IPO businesses, and multinational clients, providing technical expertise and strategic guidance throughout the audit and listing process.

We are keen to speak with high-performing Audit Senior Managers from Big 4 or leading international CPA firms who have experience leading listed company audits engagements, and IPO projects in Hong Kong and/or U.S. capital markets.

• Lead and manage audit engagements for Hong Kong Main Board-listed companies and U.S.-listed entities across various industries.
• Oversee IPO engagements, including reporting accountant work, due diligence, financial reporting, and listing-related advisory services.
• Advise clients on HKFRS, IFRS, U.S. GAAP, Hong Kong Listing Rules, SEC reporting requirements, and other relevant regulatory matters.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, sponsors, legal advisers, regulators, and other professional parties throughout audit and IPO projects.
• Review audit plans, financial statements, and engagement deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with professional standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engagement teams on complex accounting, auditing, and reporting matters.
• Drive operational efficiency, risk management, and audit quality initiatives across the practice.
• Mentor and develop high-performing audit professionals, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture.
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities to expand client relationships and grow the firm's market presence.

Our client is a fast-growing CPA firm with an established footprint across the Asia-Pacific region. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm serves a diverse portfolio of clients, including Hong Kong Main Board-listed companies, U.S.-listed corporations, and high-growth enterprises. The practice has extensive experience in capital markets transactions, providing audit and reporting accountant services for IPOs on both the Hong Kong Main Board and U.S. stock exchanges.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• HKICPA Qualified or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Significant external audit experience gained within a Big 4/ Second-tier CPA firm.
• Proven experience leading IPO engagements and capital markets transactions, particularly Hong Kong Main Board and/or U.S. listings.
• Strong technical knowledge of HKFRS, IFRS, ISA/HKSA, Hong Kong Listing Rules, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams, client relationships, and multiple concurrent engagements.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical solutions to clients.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and Chinese is preferred.