Deputy Director / Senior Manager, Accounting, Reporting and Budgeting

Ref. ID: CFO/AC/AC/2256

Location:

HK

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.

We are seeking a reliable Deputy Director / Senior Manager to join our team, who will report to the Senior Director, Finance.

Job Responsibilities:

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
Perform any other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Qualified Accountant with a Degree in Accounting or related discipline.
A minimum of 8 years of 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
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.

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV within two weeks of the post date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until the post is filled.

The resume should not include any sensitive personal information such as ID card no. or travel document number, etc.

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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