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.
• Fulfil other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements​

• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• At least 5 years of working experience in professional firms, 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.

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

To submit your application, please email to recruit@afrc.org.hk.

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 recruit@afrc.org.hk.

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 administrative support to the Policy, Registration and Oversight Department.
• Assist in the administrative processes for handling registration applications, collecting application fees, and maintaining the document management system and database of the Department.
• Handle correspondence and enquiries.
• Fulfil other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

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

To submit your application, please email to recruit@afrc.org.hk.

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.
• Assist in research projects undertaken by the Department, e.g. data collection and basic desktop research.
• Handle correspondence and enquiries.
• Fulfil other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements​

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

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

To submit your application, please email to recruit@afrc.org.hk.

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 legal advice on the performance of statutory functions and corporate governance
• Provide legal advice to all other departments on daily operations
• Assist in the drafting and review of policies and procedures for corporate governance purposes, including codes of conduct and policies on conflict of interest and data protection and security
• Assist in the drafting and review of legal agreements, memoranda of understanding or cooperation agreements with other regulators and other documentation
• Identify and report legal issues in relation to the AFRC’s operations under the AFRCO and any applicable laws or regulations and the related legal risks
• Conduct legal research on identified legal issues/disputes/questions
• Assist in the proposed development or amendment of the AFRCO and other legislation relevant to the AFRC’s functions
• Assist in the management of litigation or other dispute resolution, including reviews of AFRC’s registration and licensing decisions in the Accounting and Financial Reporting Review Tribunal
• Liaise and work closely with external lawyers on all legal assignments involving external lawyers
• Work closely with all other departments of the AFRC on a day-to-day basis to ensure effective collaboration to achieve the strategic goals of the AFRC
• Assist and provide support in relation to compliance issues 
• Other ad hoc projects

Requirements

• A good bachelor of laws (LLB) degree or equivalent
• Good academic background
• Hong Kong qualified solicitor or barrister with 6+ years of PQE;
• Legal exposure in regulatory and administrative law practice is preferred;
• Experience/knowledge in accounting/auditing and/or degree in accounting is an advantage, but not essential;
• Strong legal research and writing skills;
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close contact with the Department’s team and other departments
• Excellent command of English and Chinese;
• Strong interpersonal, relationship management and presentational skills.

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to recruit@afrc.org.hk.

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 recruit@afrc.org.hk.

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

• Direct and manage case teams to:

• Assess complaints and review financial statements to make recommendation as to whether an investigation and/or an enquiry should be initiated;
• Conduct investigations to inquiry into possible misconduct on the part of the 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 PIEs; and
• Prepare reports on investigation and enquiry findings to ensure they are well-structured, precise, and supported.

• Assist the Head in developing departmental strategies, enhancing processes and procedures, and optimising resource allocation
• Build and maintain working relationships with the HKSAR Government as well as local, mainland and overseas regulators.
• Fulfil other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant discipline.
• Qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• At least 12 years of relevant post-qualification experience in audit.
• 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.

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To submit your application, please email to recruit@afrc.org.hk.

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 recruit@afrc.org.hk.

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 recruit@afrc.org.hk.

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 recruit@afrc.org.hk.

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, email Troubleshooting, VMWare, Veeam backup, End-point Protection (Anti-Virus or EDR), VPN, MDM, Data Lost Prevention tools, PA and FortiGate Firewall 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 recruit@afrc.org.hk.

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.