Director of Finance and Administration (Ref. DoFA-T)
Finance and Administration Division
Temporary 3 – 6 months contract
This is a temporary position for a period of 3 to 6 months, commencing 1 August 2025. The Consumer Council is seeking a seasoned professional to temporarily lead its Finance and Administration Division. Reporting to the Chief Executive and serving as a member of the management team, the Director will provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership across financial planning, management, and administrative services. This role is ideal for experienced candidates who can quickly integrate and maintain continuity in operations.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategic Support
- Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making and operational planning
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and oversee their implementation
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team within the Finance and Administration Division, fostering a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement
Financial Management & Compliance
- Lead the annual budgeting and planning processes; review and administer all financial plans and budgets
- Ensure full compliance with applicable regulatory and accounting standards, as well as HKSARG requirements, covering financial and statutory reporting, audits, and internal controls
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures tailored to the Council’s operational needs
- Manage cash flow, forecasting, and Council reserves in accordance with HKSARG-approved Investment Policies
- Lead the annual audit process and liaise with auditors, regulatory bodies and the Audit Committee
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, procurement, payroll, and remittance
Administrative Oversight
- Review and implement administrative policies and workflows to optimize operations and asset utilization
- Manage office leases and accommodation to ensure efficient use of space and budget
- Oversee Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) matters and lead the administrative support across Council offices
Requirements:
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
- Qualified accountant with a recognised CPA designation
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with a strong track record in senior leadership
- Relevant experience with statutory bodies or the government will be of advantage
- Strong command of financial systems and reporting tools to support accurate and timely financial analysis
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to drive innovation and informed decision-making
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
- High proficiency in spoken and written English and Chinese
- Demonstrated integrity, credibility, and resilience under pressure
- Immediate availability is highly preferred
Terms of Appointment
This is a temporary position for a period of 3 to 6 months, commencing 1 August 2025.
Application forms are available on the Council’s website https://www.consumer.org.hk/. Interested applicants are invited to apply to the Director of Human Resources by sending the completed application form and a resume together with a cover letter explaining why they consider themselves suitable for the position by 6 July 2025. Applications should be sent by e-mail to recruit@consumer.org.hk. Applicants not invited for interview within 12 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
The Consumer Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Personal Information Collection Statement
- You must provide the personal data marked as mandatory in the application form. Otherwise, the Council may not be able to process your application.
- The personal data collected during the application process will be used for recruitment of the post, including assessing your application and contacting you, and other directly related purposes. For such purposes, we may disclose your personal data to members of an assessment panel to assist in the recruitment.
- Personal data of unsuccessful candidates will be retained for a maximum of 2 years from the closing date of application, thereafter the data will be destroyed.
- You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal data held by the Council, by submitting your request in writing to the Compliance and Administration Officer at 22/F, K. Wah Centre, 191 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong. The Council may charge you a fee for the processing of such request.
- Please refer to the Privacy Policy at https://www.consumer.org.hk/en/privacy-policy for more information on the Council’s privacy policies and practices.