Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Policy, Registration and Oversight in developing strategies for driving forward AFRC’s mission through its policy function.
• Promote the importance of financial reporting and audit quality and support the development of the accounting profession.
• Provide leadership in the identification and prioritization of AFRC’s policy focus.
• Oversee the development and promotion of AFRC’s policy positions and research projects.
• Be responsible for the timing and delivery of AFRC’s thought leadership pipeline, including the initiation and production of research reports, thought leadership articles and analyses.
• Deploy a range of strategies and channels to maximise the impact of AFRC’s thought leadership projects.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including local, regional and international government authorities and regulators, relevant professional bodies, as well as AFRC’s regulatory addressees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Communications, Journalism, or relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant working experience in policy/economic research and analyses.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading research team members (e.g. analysts, researchers, economists).
• Solid research and analytical skillset and a great storyteller.
• Passionate about research and a solid track record in publishing relevant research reports, analyses and/or thought leadership articles relevant in the respective industries.
• Knowledge and experience of the accounting and auditing industry or the capital markets and related regulatory requirements will be an advantage.
• Subject matter expertise in corporate governance, sustainability, or professional standards is a plus.
• Ability to make sound decisions amidst competing objectives and contrasting perspectives.
• Exhibit independence, motivation and a strong desire to develop a long term career within a regulatory body.
• Excellent English and Chinese communication skills, ability to articulate topics and issues to a wide range of stakeholders within and outside the organization, attention to detail, and strong project management skills.

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to [email protected].

Data held by the AFRC relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not contacted within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. The AFRC will retain their applications for a maximum of one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Policy, Registration and Oversight in developing strategies for driving forward AFRC’s mission through its policy and oversight functions.
• Oversee HKICPA’s performance of its specified functions, including the setting of accounting, audit and assurance and ethics standards.
• Lead regular reviews and enquiries on the progress and process made by HKICPA in its specified functions, in particular in relation to standard setting.
• Communicate with the HKICPA on necessary new/amendments of Hong Kong standards.
• Monitor the latest developments in international standard setting, and identify emerging issues relevant to the development of accounting, audit & assurance and ethics standards in Hong Kong.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert on accounting, sustainability, audit and assurance and ethics standards, and lead relevant policy research projects.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including local, regional and international standard setters, government authorities and regulators, relevant professional bodies, as well as AFRC’s regulatory addressees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• Qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• At least 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience in audit or accounting gained from professional audit firms.
• Is a thought leader and a technical standards expert with a deep understanding of the accounting profession and technical expertise in areas critical to the achievement of departmental objectives.
• Have extensive knowledge and experience in the accounting and auditing industry and the related regulatory requirements.
• Exhibit independence, motivation and a strong desire to develop a long term career within a regulatory body.
• Excellent English and Chinese communication skills, ability to articulate topics and issues to a wide range of stakeholders within and outside the organization, attention to detail, and strong project management skills.

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to [email protected].

Data held by the AFRC relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not contacted within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. The AFRC will retain their applications for a maximum of one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in policy research projects to promote the quality of financial reporting and auditing, as well as the healthy development of the accounting profession;
• Review and process new and renewal applications for the issuance of practising certificates to certified public accountants and registration of audit practice units, and respond to related enquiries;
• Assist in performing the annual review of HKICPA’s performance of the specified functions;
• Manage and review the work performed by officers; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Requirements​

• Bachelor’s degree or above;
• At least 5 years of working experience in professional firms (such as auditing or accounting firms and consulting firms), banks or other financial institutions, commercial organisations or public bodies;
• Possession of accounting and auditing knowledge or CPA qualification will be an advantage;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and project management skills;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese;
• Proactive, agile, with a strong sense of responsibility, detail-oriented, able to work independently in a team and multi-task, deadline-driven.

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to [email protected].

Data held by the AFRC relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not contacted within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. The AFRC will retain their applications for a maximum of one year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on financial reporting, audit quality, the market of listed company auditors and related topics.
• Collect and analyse data, draft research reports, practice notes, guidance papers and other publications.
• Support the AFRC’s efforts to promote high quality financial reporting, auditing, corporate governance and professional ethics.
• Develop and maintain the market intelligence function of the AFRC.
• Monitor the activities of accounting and financial services regulators worldwide to identify strategic issues and policy implications relevant to the AFRC.
• Support the Department and other teams across the AFRC to maximise the effectiveness of the use of data and statistics.
• Fulfil other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in professional firms (e.g. auditing, accounting, consulting firms), banks, other financial institutions, commercial organisations, or public bodies.
• Qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be an advantage.
• Knowledge in accounting and auditing will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and project management skills; ability to handle, analyse and interpret large data sets.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Proactive, agile, strong sense of responsibility, detail-oriented, can multitask, self-starter, deadline-driven and able to work independently or in a team.

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to [email protected].

Data held by the AFRC relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not contacted within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. The AFRC will retain their applications for a maximum of one year.

Responsibilities

• Inspect audit working papers to assess the degree of compliance with the professional standards.
• Meet and interview firm personnel to understand the firm’s quality control system and the related impact on quality audit.
• Prepare reports on inspection findings.
• Communicate results of inspection with the audit firms.
• Fulfil other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant registered with Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants , or a member of an accountancy body that is a member of the International Federation of Accountants.
• Solid technical background, with at least 3-years post-qualification audit experience.
• Extensive professional knowledge in financial reporting and auditing. 
• Experience in quality assurance will be an advantage.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, and ability to prioritise work effectively.
• Proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility, detail-minded, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work constructively with colleagues across the organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to [email protected].

Data held by the AFRC relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not contacted within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. The AFRC will retain their applications for a maximum of one year.

Responsibilities

• Inspect audit working papers to assess the degree of compliance with the professional standards.
• Meet and interview firm personnel to understand the firm’s quality control system and the related impact on quality audit.
• Prepare reports on inspection findings.
• Communicate results of inspection with the audit firms.
• Fulfil other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant registered with Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants , or a member of an accountancy body that is a member of the International Federation of Accountants.
• Solid technical background, with at least 3-years post-qualification audit experience in the Banking, Insurance or Asset Management sectors. Experience in multiple sectors will be an advantage.
• Extensive professional knowledge in financial reporting and auditing.
• Experience in quality assurance will be an advantage.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, and ability to prioritise work effectively.
• Proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility, detail-minded, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work constructively with colleagues across the organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to [email protected].

Data held by the AFRC relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not contacted within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. The AFRC will retain their applications for a maximum of one year.

Responsibilities

• Inspect audit working papers to assess the degree of compliance with the professional standards.
• Meet and interview firm personnel to understand the firm’s quality management system and the related impact on quality audit.
• Prepare reports on inspection findings.
• Communicate results of inspection with the audit firms.
• Fulfil other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant registered with Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants , or a member of an accountancy body that is a member of the International Federation of Accountants.
• Holder of CISA qualification.
• At least 3-years post-qualification audit experience gained from professional audit firms.
• Sound knowledge in financial reporting and auditing will be an advantage.
• Experience in quality assurance or cybersecurity audit is preferred.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, and ability to prioritise work effectively.
• Proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility, detail-minded, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work constructively with colleagues across the organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to [email protected].

Data held by the AFRC relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not contacted within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. The AFRC will retain their applications for a maximum of one year.

Responsibilities

• Lead the case team in conducting investigations into possible misconduct committed by auditors, practice units and certified public accountants arising from complaints, whistleblower reports, referrals from other regulators or otherwise.
• Conduct interviews/meetings with relevant parties in relation to investigations.
• Prepare for and conduct search including making an application for the search.
• Gather, examine and evaluate evidence and make informed decisions and conclusions by employing deductive reasoning and analysis.
• Review reports to ensure that they are well structured, precise and concise.
• Provide contributions in relation to (i) departmental strategies; (ii) enhancing efficiency of processes and procedures; and (iii) resource allocation.
• Prepare, submit and present papers to the Board for decision and deliberation.
• Build and maintain working relationships with the HKSAR Government as well as local, Mainland and overseas regulators.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• A qualified CPA with at least 10 years of Audit and/or Forensic Accounting post-qualification experience.
• Extensive exposure to financial reporting and auditing and assurance standards and listing rules compliance is a prerequisite.
• Experience in law or regulatory enforcement would be an advantage.
• Strong communication skills in both English and Chinese.

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to [email protected].

Data held by the AFRC relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not contacted within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. The AFRC will retain their applications for a maximum of one year.

Responsibilities

• Assess complaints and review financial statements to make recommendation as to whether investigations and/or  enquiries should be initiated.
• Conduct investigations to inquire into possible misconduct of public interest entity (PIE) auditors, registered responsible persons, and professional persons.
• Conduct enquiries to inquire into possible non-compliance with relevant accounting requirements in the financial statements of a PIE.
• Prepare reports on complaint assessment, reviews of financial statements, investigations, and enquiries, and make recommendations on actions to take for individual cases.
• Fulfil other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant discipline.
• Qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• At least 8 years of relevant post-qualification experience in audit and/or forensic accounting.
• Extensive exposure and knowledge to financial reporting, auditing and assurance standards, and listing rules compliance.
• Experience with regulatory bodies or law enforcement agencies will be an advantage.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, and ability to prioritise work effectively.
• Proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility, detail-minded, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work constructively with colleagues across the organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

(Candidates with less experience may be considered for the position of Manager.)

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to [email protected].

Data held by the AFRC relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not contacted within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. The AFRC will retain their applications for a maximum of one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full spectrum of administrative and secretarial support to the Department.
• Manage calendars, and organise and coordinate meetings/conferences with internal and external parties.
• Prepare and handle correspondences, documents and bundles.
• Perform research and statistical analysis.
• Provide support to the financial statements review programme.
• Fulfil other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant discipline is preferred.
• At least two years of relevant working experience.
• Proficiency in PC skills, including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Chinese processing and strong document formatting skills.
• Good command of both English and Chinese (written, spoken and typing skills).
• Experience in regulatory or professional bodies a plus.
• Proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility, detail-minded, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and handle multiple tasks.

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to [email protected].

Data held by the AFRC relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not contacted within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. The AFRC will retain their applications for a maximum of one year.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of designated disciplinary cases, recommend to Head whether there is sufficient evidence to take disciplinary actions or conclude a disciplinary matter by resolution, and recommend the proposed sanctions to the AFRC as appropriate.
• Assist the Head in setting department strategies, successfully managing complicated work assignments in meeting the objectives of the department.
• Provide input for the development and improvement of policies and procedures in relation to the disciplinary function.
• Build and maintain working relationships with the HKSAR Government as well as local, mainland and overseas regulators.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent.
• A Hong Kong Qualified Lawyer.
• At least 10 years’ post-qualification experience in an administrative or regulatory area, public or commercial litigation, law enforcement or dispute resolution.
• Strong communication and analytical skills, working effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Independent, motivated and have a strong desire to develop a long-term career within a regulatory body. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Previous exposure gained with the financial markets will be an advantage.

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to [email protected].

Data held by the AFRC relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not contacted within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. The AFRC will retain their applications for a maximum of one year.

Responsibilities

• Handle designated disciplinary cases and analyse multiple sources of information.
• Consolidate, analyse and consider all documentation and representations of cases referred to the Department.
• Make assessment and exercise independent judgement as to whether there is sufficient evidence to take disciplinary actions, and recommend the proposed sanctions to the AFRC as appropriate.
• Recommend to conclude a disciplinary matter by resolution.
• Implement, review and improve policies and procedures in relation to the disciplinary function.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent. 
• A Hong Kong Qualified Lawyer.
• At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience in an administrative or regulatory area, public or commercial litigation, law enforcement or dispute resolution.
• Strong communication and analytical skills, working effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Independent, motivated and have a strong desire to develop a long-term career within a regulatory body.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to [email protected].

Data held by the AFRC relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not contacted within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. The AFRC will retain their applications for a maximum of one year.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for infrastructure upgrades and expansions.
• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure.
• Ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability.
• Liaise with vendors and IT personnel for problem resolution.
• Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
• Manage various network security technologies, and assist to implement Cybersecurity's projects, including web application firewall, risk management, compliance, MDR, DLP, ZTNA, SWG, MFA, PAM, CASB, security patch management, and SOC

Requirements

• Proven working experience of at least 8 years in IT infrastructure and 3 years in Cybersecurity.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure Cloud services and on-premises infrastructure.
• Strong technical knowledge of network hardware, protocols, and standards.
• Experience with systems and network security, databases, and cloud services.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject.
• Proof of knowledge and experience in Cybersecurity’s project will be an added advantage.
• Good communication skill with fluent in Chinese and English

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to [email protected].

Data held by the AFRC relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not contacted within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. The AFRC will retain their applications for a maximum of one year.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and functional requirements.
• Conduct gap analysis and identify areas for process improvement.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including business process models, use cases, and user stories.
• Assist in the design, testing, and implementation of IT solutions.
• Provide support and training to end-users on new systems and processes.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery of solutions.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and business users.
• Fulfil other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or relevant discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience.
• Proficient in business analysis tools and techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Independent, detail-oriented, strong organisational skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft 365, Azure, Oracle NetSuite, and CRM systems.
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) or possession of relevant certification(s) will be an advantage.

This is a renewable contract role.  A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to [email protected].

Data held by the AFRC relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not contacted within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. The AFRC will retain their applications for a maximum of one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist user’s problem and maintain high availability for video conferencing systems, ensuring efficient resolution and minimal downtime.
• Install and maintain computer hardware, operating systems, applications, servers, and networks.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware or software faults, replace parts as necessary, and offer comprehensive support including procedural documentation to prevent future issues.
• Support the deployment of new applications, oversee website content updates, and act as an application administrator.
• Fulfil other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma or above in Information Technology, Computer Science or relevant discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in IT application, infrastructure support and/or service delivery.
• Knowledge and experience in key technologies such as Windows 10/11 Professional, M365, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Azure cloud, VMWare, Veeam backup, Symantec Endpoint Protection, SonicWALL, and FortiGate will be an advantage.
• Self-motivated with good problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese.

This is a renewable contract role.  A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to [email protected].

Data held by the AFRC relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not contacted within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. The AFRC will retain their applications for a maximum of one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing applications and renewals for the issuance of practising certificates and registration of audit practice units, collecting application fees, and maintaining the document management system and database of the Policy, Registration and Oversight Department
• Manage PIE auditor levy collection: Prepare and issue instruction materials, monitor progress, report on collection status, review levy information, and communicate with PIE Auditors
• Handle correspondence and enquiries
• Perform other duties as assigned in the Department

Requirements​

• Diploma or above
• At least 1 year of working experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel (including pivot table and VLOOKUP), PowerPoint and Chinese word processing
• Proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility, detail-minded, able to work independently, deadline-driven

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to [email protected].

Data held by the AFRC relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not contacted within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. The AFRC will retain their applications for a maximum of one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full spectrum of secretarial, administrative, and clerical supports to the office/department.
• Organise and coordinate meetings with internal and external parties.
• Maintain departmental calendars and schedule business appointments, meetings, seminars, conferences, and travel plans.
• Assist in the preparation of meeting materials, meeting minutes, business correspondence, presentations, management reports, and emails/letters.
• Maintain proper filing and documentary systems.
• Fulfil other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• University graduate.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese including Mandarin.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel (including VLOOKUP and PivotTable) and PowerPoint.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive, responsible, detail-minded, independently, and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Experience in the accounting/finance industry, public/professional organisations, or statutory/regulatory bodies will be an advantage.

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to [email protected].

Data held by the AFRC relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not contacted within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. The AFRC will retain their applications for a maximum of one year.