Financial Controller

K. Wah International Project Management (HK) Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

K. Wah International Holdings Limited is seeking a seasoned Financial Controller to lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning in our Hong Kong project portfolio.

You will partner with senior leaders to translate plans into actionable financials and KPI metrics, driving profitability and risk management. The role demands extensive experience in property development, strong stakeholder communication, and proficiency with AI tools to streamline workflow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, or other relevant disciplines from a reputed institution.
• Member of HKICPA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, preferably from the property development sector with at least 8 years in a managerial role.
• In-depth knowledge of the Hong Kong property market with experience in project finance.
• Strong organizational, communication and negotiation skills.
• Independent, self-motivated, analytical, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in using generative-AI tools to streamline workflow and daily productivity.
• Native/fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin, with strong professional English.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning aligned with corporate strategy.
• Develop scenario models and sensitivity analyses for strategic initiatives, capital projects, and market expansion.
• Partner with business heads to translate operational plans into financial implications and KPIs.
• Produce management reports, dashboards, and variance analyses highlighting drivers of profitability, cash flow and risk.
• Identify trends, opportunities and threats; recommend actions to improve margins and working capital.
• Support pricing and portfolio reviews, and investment appraisals (NPV, IRR, payback).
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and banking relationships.
• Optimize capital structure and working capital to strengthen balance sheet resilience.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and group reporting; liaise with auditors and regulators.
• Act as trusted adviser to senior management on finance performance, strategy and resource allocation.
• Handle strategic ad-hoc assignments and special corporate projects as required.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

AI productivity tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics or related

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

To meet our business expansion, we are looking for ambitious, high-calibre talent to join our team. We offer a dynamic environment where you will face rewarding challenges and gain invaluable, hands-on industry exposure. If you are ready to bring your potential to a forward-thinking team, we would love to welcome you aboard.

Responsibilities:

Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning aligned with corporate strategy.

Develop scenario models and sensitivity analyses to support strategic initiatives, capital projects, and market expansion.

Partner with business heads to translate operational plans into financial implications and KPIs.

Produce management reports, dashboards, and variance analyses that highlight key drivers of profitability, cash flow, and risk.

Identify trends, opportunities, and threats; recommend actions to improve margins, working capital, and return on capital employed.

Support pricing and portfolio reviews, and investment appraisals (NPV, IRR, payback).

Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and banking relationships.

Optimize capital structure and working capital to strengthen balance sheet resilience.

Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and group reporting requirements; liaise with auditors and regulators as needed.

Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on finance performance, strategy, and resource allocation.

Handle strategic ad-hoc assignments and special corporate projects as required.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, or other relevant disciplines obtained in a reputable institution. MBA preferred.

Member of HKICPA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent.

Minimum 15 years of relevant experiences, preferably gained from property development sector with at least 8 years at managerial level.

In-depth knowledge in Hong Kong property market with great exposure in handling project finance.

Strong organizational skills and attentive to details, showcase outstanding communication and negotiation skills.

Independent, self-motivated, analytical, responsible and able to meet tight deadlines.

Proficiency in using generative-AI tools to streamline workflow and improve daily productivity.

Native/Fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin, with strong professional English (written and spoken).

K. Wah International Holdings Limited ("KWIH"), listed in Hong Kong in 1987, is an integrated property developer and investor with a foothold in Hong Kong, the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta regions. KWIH encompasses a portfolio of large-scale

residential communities and comprehensive development undertakings such as premium residential developments, Grade-A office towers, hotel and serviced apartments, and retail premises.

As one of the active property developers in Hong Kong, KWIH has approximately 10,000 residential units under its current Hong Kong development portfolio. With strong experience in developing projects involve lands from the government as well as participating

in MTR property development and Urban Renewal Authority projects, we will continue to deliver premium projects built to an uncompromising standard of quality and innovation.

To cope with our on-going business expansion, we are looking for high calibre professionals to join our energetic team.

K. Wah International Holdings Limited ("KWIH"), listed in Hong Kong in 1987, is an integrated property developer and investor with a foothold in Hong Kong, the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta regions. KWIH encompasses a portfolio of large-scale

residential communities and comprehensive development undertakings such as premium residential developments, Grade-A office towers, hotel and serviced apartments, and retail premises.

As one of the active property developers in Hong Kong, KWIH has approximately 10,000 residential units under its current Hong Kong development portfolio. With strong experience in developing projects involve lands from the government as well as participating

in MTR property development and Urban Renewal Authority projects, we will continue to deliver premium projects built to an uncompromising standard of quality and innovation.

To cope with our on-going business expansion, we are looking for high calibre professionals to join our energetic team.

K. Wah International Holdings Limited ("KWIH"), listed in Hong Kong in 1987, is an integrated property developer and investor with a foothold in Hong Kong, the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta regions. KWIH encompasses a portfolio of large-scale

residential communities and comprehensive development undertakings such as premium residential developments, Grade-A office towers, hotel and serviced apartments, and retail premises.

As one of the active property developers in Hong Kong, KWIH has approximately 10,000 residential units under its current Hong Kong development portfolio. With strong experience in developing projects involve lands from the government as well as participating

in MTR property development and Urban Renewal Authority projects, we will continue to deliver premium projects built to an uncompromising standard of quality and innovation.

To cope with our on-going business expansion, we are looking for high calibre professionals to join our energetic team.

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