Financial Controller / Senior Financial Controller

Randstad Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Hong Kong Limited is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to oversee financial operations for a conglomerate. This pivotal role involves managing investment holdings and regulatory reporting while leading a team and collaborating with legal and financial partners.

The ideal candidate will have 15 years of accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm, and possess a CPA qualification. Fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin is essential for interaction with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of post-qualification accounting experience.
• At least 4 years in a senior managerial capacity.
• Proven training background from a Big 4 accounting firm preferred.
• Recognized professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/CA).
• Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and accounting operations.
• Execute tax planning strategies and asset structuring.
• Prepare management reports and budget forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory frameworks.
• Evaluate financial performance and corporate governance.
• Coordinate with external auditors and financial institutions.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Strategic mindset

Excellent communication

International tax planning

Multi-currency consolidation

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Senior Financial Controller - Conglomerate (Hong Kong)

An established multi-strategy conglomerate and family office is seeking a Senior Financial Controller in Hong Kong. This pivotal role oversees strategic financial operations, investment holding entities, and regulatory reporting. The successful candidate will leverage their CPA qualification and Big 4 background to drive corporate governance, tax planning, and portfolio optimisation.

Our client is a conglomerate and multi asset class family office with footprint in Hong Kong. They hold a robust portfolio of cross‑border investments, including real estate and liquid public assets.

You will lead a team and collaborate closely with internal directors, legal counsels, and external institutional partners to safeguard the group’s financial ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the comprehensive financial management, consolidation, and accounting operations for the conglomerate and its underlying investments.
• Formulate and execute tax planning strategies, cross‑border asset structuring, and trust administration policies to optimise wealth preservation.
• Lead the preparation of monthly management reports, annual budget forecasts, and cash flow analysis for presentation to the board of directors.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulatory frameworks, including Inland Revenue Department (IRD) requirements.
• Evaluate financial performance, internal controls, and corporate governance frameworks to mitigate operational risks across global investment portfolios.
• Coordinate seamlessly with external auditors, tax advisors, legal consultants, and financial institutions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 15 years of post‑qualification accounting experience, with at least 4 years in a senior managerial capacity within a conglomerate, family office, or asset management firm.
• Proven background training from a Big 4 international accounting firm is highly preferred.
• Possession of a recognized professional accounting qualification is mandatory (CPA / ACCA / CA or equivalent).
• Demonstrated expertise in international tax planning, corporate structuring, and multi‑currency consolidation.
• Strong strategic mindset with excellent communication, presentation, and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent command of English, alongside fluent Cantonese and Mandarin proficiency to engage effectively with regional stakeholders.

Education: Bachelor Degree