The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants 香港會計師公會招聘
The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants is recognized globally as the pre-eminent body of top-tier accountants that leads and serves businesses and the public interest of Hong Kong. At the Institute, we say a CPA is a "success ingredient" in a career, in the business, and in society as a whole. In building a strong accounting profession, the Institute helps to establish and continuously enhance Hong Kong's as a world-class financial centre.
To meet our business development needs, we are inviting high calibre professionals to join us for the following position:
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP AND ADMISSION (Ref. AD-M&A)
The successful candidate will report to and assist the Director of Membership and Admission in all matters pertaining to the following duties and responsibilities:
Role and Responsibilities
Governance, Committees & Regulatory Oversight
• Support and service statutory and governance committees.
• Assist the Director in governance reviews and the development, review and implementation of registration-related policies and procedures.
• Liaise with regulators and oversight bodies and coordinate related reporting and information requests.
Registration, Membership & Professional Compliance
• Oversee registration, certification, annual renewal and restoration processes, including fit and proper assessments.
• Supervise Continuing Professional Development compliance framework, including audits, exemptions, declarations and related policy updates.
• Monitor implementation of key professional compliance arrangements, including the PII Master Policy.
International Recognition & External Coordination
• Manage international recognition arrangements, including agreements, renewals and related assessments.
• Handle enquiries and approvals relating to international admission routes.
• Coordinate information exchange with government bodies, auditors and enforcement agencies, as required.
Systems, Data & Process Management
• Ensure integrity, accuracy and effective use of membership and registration systems, databases and registers.
• Provide business input to IT projects, system enhancements and digitalization initiatives relevant to membership and registration.
• Oversee maintenance of registration-related content, forms, statistics and public information.
Management, Planning & Departmental Administration
• Support the Director in departmental planning, budgeting, performance monitoring and achievement of objectives.
• Lead, supervise and develop staff, including task allocation, appraisal, training and resource management.
• Review and enhance operational efficiency, SOPs and internal controls in line with statutory and Council requirements.
• Coordinate cross-departmental initiatives to achieve Institute-wide objectives.
Reporting, Advisory & Ad Hoc Duties
• Prepare management reports, statistics and committee papers on membership, registration and compliance matters.
• Handle relevant enquiries and complaints.
• Undertake ad hoc projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Membership & Admission.
Qualifications and Required Attributes
• A professional accounting qualification with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the accountancy and/or regulatory environment is required. Demonstrated exposure to regulatory, statutory, or compliance functions would be highly desirable. Management experience gained from a professional or regulatory environment or working with statutory bodies and committees would be an asset.
• A strong interest in public interest issues and ability to ascertain public interest dimensions of governance and regulatory issues.
• Proven leadership experience in managing a sizeable team, with strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders to arrive at a balanced view.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge the status quo, anticipate and lead change, as well as to take initiatives and innovate.
• Strong organizational, project management, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Being able to negotiate at all levels both within and outside the organization.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Proficiency in Putonghua would be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
TO APPLY
Applications should be marked “Confidential” quoting the relevant reference (AD-M&A) with full details of education, work experience, present and expected salary, contact telephone number and earliest available date. Please apply in writing to the Head of Human Resources, Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 37/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong or by email to talent@hkicpa.org.hk.
Personal data provided will be used for recruitment purpose only.
For more information, please visit our website at www.hkicpa.org.hk.