Senior Manager, Accounting, Reporting and Budgeting

ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Medical insurance

MPF contribution

Five-day work week

Job summary

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) seeks a reliable accounting manager to supervise day-to-day activities across head offices and subsidiaries, including payments and vouchers and budget control.

The role requires a qualified accountant with 7+ years’ experience, strong knowledge of government funding policies, and excellent communication. You will lead a team, coordinate with auditors and tax advisors, and drive budgeting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with a Degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• 7+ years’ relevant experience, preferably in the public sector or sizable organisations; Big 4 managerial experience is an advantage.
• Good understanding of government funding policies and procedures; meticulous rules.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity and professionalism.
• A self-motivator and team player to handle duties with tight deadlines.
• Strong sense of ownership; able to multitask.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; FLEX accounting system knowledge is an advantage.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, monitor, and review all day-to-day accounting activities of head offices and subsidiaries, including payments, vouchers, and budgetary control.
• Conduct month-end closing and produce financial and management reports to ensure compliance with policies and guidelines.
• Adhere to proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
• Lead, supervise and provide guidance to subordinates.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and tax advisors.
• Prepare a yearly and long-term budget plan.
• Prepare a monthly forecast on operating expenditure and cash flow.
• Implement internal control policies and procedures in accordance with statutory and Government funding requirements.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Ownership

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in Accounting or related discipline

Tools

FLEX accounting system

MS Office

Job description

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is founded in 2000 by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. As Hong Kong’s largest government-funded research and development centre, ASTRI is a key force and super‑connector driving innovation and technology advancement in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and the global innovation ecosystem. This role is strengthened through its merger with Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI).
Committed to bringing high‑impact research from lab to market, ASTRI advances interdisciplinary, market‑driven R&D that delivers practical innovations for industry and meaningful benefits for society.
Its technological strengths and capabilities enable AI‑powered, cross‑disciplinary ICT and advanced materials solutions across Smart City, Financial Technologies, Digital Health and Life Sciences, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) and Advanced Electronics, New Energy and Energy Storage, and Green and ESG Technologies.
Over the years, ASTRI has cultivated a strong pool of I&T talent and earned numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations and contributions to industry and the community. Following the merger with NAMI, ASTRI’s cumulative global patent portfolio has grown to over 1,500, with more than 2,200 technologies successfully transferred to industry.
With enhanced scale and capabilities, ASTRI is uniquely positioned to elevate Hong Kong’s innovation capacity, accelerate technology commercialisation, and drive societal and economic progress through world‑class applied research.

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a reliable manager to join our team:

• Supervise, monitor, and review all day-to-day accounting activities of head offices and subsidiaries, including but not limited to reviewing payments and vouchers, and budgetary control;
• Conduct month-end closing and produce financial and management reports to ensure compliance with policies and guidelines;
• Adhere to proper accounting methods, policies, and principles;
• Lead, supervise and provide guidance to subordinates;
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and tax advisors;
• Prepare a yearly and long-term budget plan;
• Prepare a monthly forecast on operating expenditure and cash flow;
• Implement internal control policies and procedures in accordance with both statutory and Government funding requirements; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Qualified Accountant with a Degree in Accounting or related discipline;
• 7+ years’ relevant experience, preferably in the public sector or sizable organisations. Big 4 managerial experience is a definite advantage;
• Good understanding of government funding policies and procedures, attentive to meticulous rules and regulations;
• Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism;
• A self-motivator and team player to handle job duties with tight deadlines and ad hoc requests;
• Strong sense of ownership;
• Ability to multitask with good time-management skills;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in MS Office;
• Knowledge of the FLEX accounting system is an advantage; and
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

The appointment will be on renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and performance‑linked variable pay. Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical, insurance coverage and contribution to MPF. The incumbent will normally work a five‑day week.

Position offer is subject to the applicant’s experience and academic qualification. Only short‑listed candidates will be notified. ASTRI reserves the right not to fill the position.

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