Manager, Finance (Temporary) (Ref. M-FINT)
Finance and Administration Division
4-month contract
Due to strategic and operational needs, we are seeking an experienced, immediately available Manager, Finance to lead a small team and oversee the day-to-day finance and accounting function on a temporary basis.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director, Finance and Administration:
- Oversee daily accounting operations and finance functions, including month-end closings, project claim reimbursements, payroll, audits, financial reporting, and treasury management
- Annual budgeting and forecasting, prepare variance analyses, management reports and financial dashboards
- Monitor annual budget, project funds, and reserves to ensure financial sustainability, and prepare reports for Council and Committee review
- Provide business partnering through cost management insights and procurement compliance advice
- Support ERP system enhancement projects and process automation
- Ensure compliance with financial and procurement policies, internal controls, risk management and statutory requirements
- Coordinate with stakeholders including government bureau, auditor, banks, and MPF administrators
- Prepare a structured knowledge transfer and process documentation to ensure smooth handover
- Undertake any other duties or ad hoc projects as required by management
Requirements:
- A recognised university degree in Accounting or Finance related discipline
- At least 5 years post-qualification relevant experience with proven supervisory experience
- Proven expertise in reporting, procurement control, operational finance, or payroll and MPF administration
- Experience in applying financial and procurement policies
- Familiarity with ERP accounting systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, Oracle Suite, SAP, Yonyou, Kingdee etc.), and data analytics tools (e.g. Power Query, Power BI)
- Strong analytical, communication, presentation and report writing skills
- Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)
- Self-motivated, hands-on, adaptable, and able to work under pressure
- Candidate with less experience will be considered as Assistant Manager, Finance
- Immediately available is highly preferred
Terms of Appointment & Fringe Benefits
Appointment will be offered on a 4-month contract. Fringe benefits include paid leave and MPF. Renewal of contract will be subject to the service needs of the Division and the performance of the appointee.
Application forms are available on the Council’s website https://www.consumer.org.hk/. Interested applicants are invited to apply to the Director, Human Resources by sending the completed application form and a resume, including information of the latest salary, expected salary and earliest availability, together with a cover letter explaining why they consider themselves suitable for the position by 20 April 2026. Applications should be sent by e-mail to recruit@consumer.org.hk. Candidates not invited for interview within 12 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
The Consumer Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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