Associate Director of Finance (Self-financing Operations Section) (Ref. 250514003-IE) | 人才服务办公室

职位描述

**FINANCE OFFICE

Associate Director of Finance (Self-financing Operations Section) (Ref. 250514003-IE)

The Finance Office is looking for a seasoned senior accounting professional at the position of Associate Director of Finance to join its senior management team and serve as Section Head of the Self-financing Operations Section. This position plays a critical role in overseeing the Section with approximately 20 professional / support staff, and will be instrumental in enhancing financial operations across various self-financing initiatives within the University and ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. More information of the Finance Office is available on the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fo/.

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) lead the Self-financing Operations Section to provide strategic direction and oversight for subsidiary accounts and entrepreneurship, Mainland initiatives and operations, financial management for self-financed programmes and donations;

(b) develop strategies to enhance financial sustainability in self-financing activities including Mainland operations;

(c) oversee the financial management, tax and external audit requirements of self-financed programmes conducted in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Macau, and co-ordinate with partner universities on financial issues;

(d) develop tailor-made risk assessment and migration strategies for the University and its subsidiaries;

(e) conduct feasibility studies, financial modeling and scenario analysis for the development of new self-financing educational / research entities in Hong Kong and the Mainland;

(f) develop and manage financial plans and budgets for subsidiaries, mainland projects, and other self-financing activities, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, cost-effectiveness and compliance with local regulations;

(g) serve as project manager or key contributor for major initiatives, coordinating with various stakeholders to achieve project objectives;

(h) manage the accounting and finance of the Hong Kong Community College and the College of Professional and Continuing Education;(i) ensure compliance with regulatory and external requirements, and manage financial risks for University’s activities and developments;

(j) initiate continuous improvement in guidelines, procedures and workflows and introduce innovative developments in financial planning and management practices to enhance operational efficiency;

(k) cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including senior management, academic and non-academic units as well as external partners;

(l) lead, mentor, supervise and develop subordinates to foster a high-performance culture, ensuring ongoing professional development opportunities for team members;

(m) participate in the overall management of the Finance Office; and

(n) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or his delegates or Senior Management.

**Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree, plus a professional accounting qualification;

(b) a minimum of ten years of extensive relevant managerial experience at the senior level in sizable organisations, and most preferably with a few years of working experience in the Mainland;

(c) solid experience in budgeting, financial and management reporting, as well as the development and implementation of IT systems;

(d) self-motivation with high ethical standards and strong commitment, and be a quick learner with strong adaptability;

(e) business acumen and demonstrated capability in innovation to meet new challenges;

(f) strong organisational skills along with perseverance and leadership abilities which enable effective engagement with various stakeholders;

(g) excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and problem-solving skills; and

(h) an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/management). Consideration of applications will commence on 28 May 2025 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.