Finance Manager - (Financial Management/SFC/FRR)

ACCA Careers; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking a seasoned finance professional for a senior accounting role in Hong Kong. The position oversees daily operations, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance within a dynamic financial services group.

You will lead a team responsible for month-end close, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, statutory reporting, and audits. Fluent English, Cantonese, and Mandarin are required to coordinate with regulators, auditors, and the broader business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting, management reporting, or audit within a financial institution or related sector.
• Sound working knowledge of SFC FRR regulatory frameworks and HKFRS accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial and accounting operations, including monthly ledger closing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead the preparation and review of comprehensive financial management reports, budgeting, and rolling cash flow forecasts for senior management.
• Supervise the preparation and timely submission of regulatory returns and liquid capital computations in strict accordance with SFC Financial Resources Rules (FRR).
• Manage interim and annual statutory reporting workflows, ensuring compliance with HKFRS standards and local tax filing obligations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities to ensure seamless annual audits and inspections.
• Drive continuous process optimisation initiatives to streamline internal accounting workflows, strengthen internal financial controls, and implement automated accounting systems.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Interpersonal

English

Cantonese

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

About The Company.

Our client is a well-established, rapidly expanding financial services group in Hong Kong providing integrated brokerage, asset management, and corporate finance solutions. Backed by solid capital reserves and an agile leadership team, they continue to broaden their market presence and product capabilities. They provide employees with high business exposure, a collaborative work atmosphere, and clear long-term career progression.

About The Team.

The Finance and Accounting Department is a high-impact, central control function reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and executive leadership. You will lead an energetic, collaborative team of accounting professionals who value technical precision, operational efficiency, and continuous process improvement. The team culture is supportive and dynamic, fostering personal development, open communication, and cross-functional engagement.

About The Job.

• Oversee daily financial and accounting operations, including monthly ledger closing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead the preparation and review of comprehensive financial management reports, budgeting, and rolling cash flow forecasts for senior management.
• Supervise the preparation and timely submission of regulatory returns and liquid capital computations in strict accordance with SFC Financial Resources Rules (FRR).
• Manage interim and annual statutory reporting workflows, ensuring compliance with HKFRS standards and local tax filing obligations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities to ensure seamless annual audits and inspections.
• Drive continuous process optimisation initiatives to streamline internal accounting workflows, strengthen internal financial controls, and implement automated accounting systems.

skills & experience required.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting, management reporting, or audit within a financial institution, securities firm, asset management house, or Big 4 / professional accounting firm.
• Sound working knowledge of SFC FRR regulatory frameworks and HKFRS accounting principles.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage deliverables under tight timelines.
• Fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin is mandatory to effectively coordinate across internal business units, senior management, and external professional counterparties.