ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR (FINANCE)

Savills has an international network of over 700 offices and associates throughout the Americas, the UK, Continental Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.  We require a high caliber individual to join us for the following position: -

Associate Director, Finance

Job duties:

• Support the CFO in managing the financial operations of the agency and valuation businesses, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
• Act as a key finance business partner to business heads and management teams in supporting business performance, profitability and operational efficiency
• Prepare financial analysis, management reports and recommendations to support decision-making across agency and valuation operations
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting
• Monitor cost control, margin performance and revenue recognition for agency and valuation transactions, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing internal controls, governance standards and compliance processes across the business units
• Work closely with business leaders to monitor key performance indicators, analyse business trends and support accountability for financial performance
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors and regulatory authorities on audit, taxation and compliance matters as required
• Supervise, mentor and develop finance team members to strengthen technical competencies, operational effectiveness and commercial awareness
• Participate in finance transformation initiatives, system implementation projects and process improvement programmes, including requirement gathering, user acceptance testing and post-implementation reviews
• Support strategic planning, budgeting exercises and ad hoc projects assigned by the CFO or senior management.

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Requirements:

• University degree holder in Accounting, Finance or related disciplines
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA or equivalent is required
• Minimum 10 to 12 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably gained in real estate, agency, professional services or a similar commercial environment
• Proven experience in a senior finance management position with responsibility for financial reporting, budgeting and business partnering activities
• Hands-on involvement in system implementation projects, including requirement definition, user acceptance testing, process design and post-implementation review
• Experience supporting digitalisation and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reporting quality and operational transparency
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret financial information and provide practical business insights
• Sound knowledge of internal controls, financial governance, regulatory compliance and risk management practices
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across different business functions
• Demonstrated leadership capability in supervising and developing finance professionals
• High level of integrity, professionalism and sound judgement.
• Detail-oriented, well organised and able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

We offer attractive remuneration packages and excellent prospects for the right candidate.  Interested parties, please apply online with full resume, present and expected salary to APPLY NOW.

Please quote “Associate Director (Finance)” in the email subject.

Managing Director, Head of Leasing

Savills (Hong Kong) Limited

23/F, Two Exchange Square, Central

Hong Kong

EA Licence: C-002450

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