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 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 PRO Department and other teams across the AFRC to maximise the effectiveness of the use of data and statistics;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements​

• Bachelor’s degree or above;
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in professional firms (such as auditing, accounting or consulting firms), banks, other financial institutions, commercial organisations, or public bodies;
• Accounting and auditing knowledge or a CPA qualification will be an advantage;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and project management skills;
• Ability to handle, analyse and interpret large data sets is a must;
• 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

• 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

• 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 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 a full spectrum of administrative and secretarial support to the Head and the Department.
• Provide calendar management, organize 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent.
• At least two years of relevant working experience in accounting or auditing.
• Experience in regulatory or professional bodies a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and result oriented.
• Good command of both English and Chinese (written, spoken and typing skills).
• Proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility, well-organised, able to work independently and handle multi-tasking and deadline oriented.
• Proficiency in PC skills, in particular, MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Chinese processing and strong document formatting 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

• Consolidates, analyses and considers all documentation and representations of cases referred to the Discipline Department.
• Handles designated disciplinary cases and analyse multiple sources of information
• Makes assessment and exercises independent judgement as to whether there is sufficient evidence to take disciplinary actions, and recommends the proposed sanctions to the AFRC as appropriate.
• Recommends to conclude a disciplinary matter by resolution.
• Implements, reviews and improves policies and procedures in relation to the disciplinary function.

Requirements

• Academic requirement: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent.
• A Hong Kong Qualified Lawyer with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in an administrative or regulatory area, public or commercial litigation, law enforcement or dispute resolution.
• The ideal candidate should have strong communication and analytical skills, working effectively in a matrixed environment.
• The role carries high levels of responsibility and the candidate must exhibit independence, motivation and a strong desire to develop a long-term career within a regulatory body.
• Communication skills in both English and Chinese and interpersonal skills are keys to success in this position.

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.

This is a full-time position for a contract period of 2 years, subject to extension based on business needs.

Reporting to the AFRC Corporate and Public Affairs Director, this member will be responsible for the development, editing, and publishing and dissemination of AFRC content and resources, with a focus on digital and social media channels.

This member will drive the content strategy to build AFRC brand awareness and thought leadership, and showcase our work and initiatives in maintaining the integrity of the accounting and audit profession through regulation and governance, and fostering industry collaboration and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the content strategy and editorial calendar, and work in tandem with divisions/technical experts on web articles, blogs, videos, social media business posts, infographics, whitepapers, etc.
• Repurpose technical content into popular and engaging formats for publishing through digital and social media channels such as the website, LinkedIn, WeChat, YouTube, e-newsletters, etc.
• Track and analyse overall performance; recommend and implement improvements.
• Maintain consistent brand messaging across communications and throughout platforms.

Requirements

• A university degree, preferably with Finance, Marketing or Accounting background, including at least ten years of solid experience in the financial services sector or related industries.
• High proficiency and excellent English and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) language skills.
• Digitally savvy. Good knowledge of marketing trends, experience with SEO and SEM strategy, keyword search, Google Analytics.
• Good knowledge of web design principles. Video editing and CMS experience preferred.
• Well-organised, attention to detail, analytical mind, with a passion for measuring data.
• Self-motivated, strong interpersonal and creative thinking 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.

This is a 2-year contract full-time position, renewable based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out departmental administrative duties such as data entry, filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, etc.;
• Supervise the maintenance of office areas, equipment, and facilities;
• Interact with other departments and the building management office as needed;
• Support venue setup and other logistics for meetings and company activities;
• Manage the reception area to ensure effective communication both internally and externally;
• Provide office guests with a hospitable experience
   

Requirements

• University graduate
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in office administration
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese including Mandarin
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritise work
   

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.

We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to oversee the design, implementation, and management of our IT infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our on-premises and cloud-based systems, with a strong focus on Azure Cloud services.

This is a 2-year contract full-time position, renewable based on business needs.

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 at least 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 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.

This is a 1-year contract full-time position, renewable based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assistance for 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 with a focus on continuous system performance and reliability.
• 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, act as an application administrator.
• Perform any ad-hoc duties when required.

Requirements

• Diploma or above in Computer Science or related disciplines.
• At least 2 years in IT application and infrastructure support and service delivery
• Candidates with working 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 is preferred.
• Self-motivated with robust problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Fluency in 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.