Responsibilities

• Drive high-impact research on audit, financial reporting, and governance to inform policies that strengthen the accounting ecosystem.
• Oversee the monitoring of global and local developments in professional standards and guide the development of practical guidance that elevates audit and reporting quality.
• Direct the application and continuous enhancement of auditor registration frameworks to uphold professional integrity and public trust.
• Champion the adoption of technology across departmental functions to streamline processes, improve regulatory effectiveness, and enhance stakeholder experience.
• Exercise oversight of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA)’s statutory functions to drive transparency, accountability, and effective self-regulation.
• Engage with fellow regulators, professional bodies, and international counterparts to promote a resilient, future-ready accounting profession.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a high-performance culture grounded in excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Fulfil other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements​

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• At least 6 years of relevant post-qualification experience in audit.
• Motivated and have a strong desire to develop a long-term career within a regulatory body.
• Experience in policy research and sustainability assurance is an advantage.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility, detail-oriented, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and managing multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship management and presentational skills.
• Strong command of written and spoken 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

• Undertake high-impact research on audit, financial reporting, and governance to inform policies that strengthen the accounting ecosystem.
• Monitor global and local developments in professional standards and develop practical guidance that elevates audit and reporting quality.
• Apply and support the implementation of robust auditor registration frameworks to uphold professional integrity and public trust.
• Contribute to the adoption of technology across departmental functions to streamline processes, improve effectiveness, and enhance stakeholder experience.
• Support the oversight of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA)’s statutory functions to drive transparency, accountability, and effective self-regulation.
• Collaborate with fellow regulators, professional bodies, and international counterparts to promote a resilient, future-ready accounting profession.
• Fulfil other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements​

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• At least 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in audit.
• Motivated and have a strong desire to develop a long-term career within a regulatory body.
• Experience in policy research and sustainability assurance is an advantage.
• Proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility, detail-oriented, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and managing multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship management and presentational skills.
• Strong command of written and spoken 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.

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;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 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

• 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

• 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:

• Improve cybersecurity defense, attack preparedness, incident respond readiness, recovery procedures and contingency plan.
• Support ad-hoc security and risk analyses and prepare incident reports for critical incidents to management.
• Assist in regular cyber-attack simulation exercises and regular internal cybersecurity assessments to test the organisation’s security controls sufficiency.
• Provide support in vulnerability management operation, including schedule regular system and network infrastructure, applications systems and endpoints vulnerability scanning, classify and prioritise findings, identify relevant risks and co-operate with relevant parties for remedy actions.
• Assist in reviewing and maintaining cybersecurity policies, standards and procedures in compliance with information security and risk management policies, standards and guidelines.
• Provide support in developing and arranging technical implementation for security objectives, including device hardening (e.g. Windows, Linux, K8s, etc.) and security alerts (e.g. Elasticsearch alerts, customised scripting alerts, etc.).
• Fulfil other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or related disciplines.
• At least 3 year of relevant experience in cybersecurity management with extensive knowledge of best practices, concepts and international security standards.
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity operation including but not limited to:

• Basic scripting: Python, Bash script and PowerShell;

• Offensive security: Tenable Nessus, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Kali and Nmap;

• Defensive security: Security hardening, NGFW, WAF, IPS, IDS, NAC, EDR and Anti-virus, DLP, SWG, MDM, PAM;

• SIEM: Elasticsearch or Splunk;

• Incident handling.

• Solid knowledge of enterprise IT environment, such as:

• Linux, Windows, Active Directory and networking;

• On-premises / Cloud / Hybrid environment;
• System and network infrastructure solutions.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn quickly.
• Self-motivated team player and able to work under pressure.
• Possess relevant security qualifications such as CEH, CHFI, ITIL, CCSA, CISSP and CISA is an advantage.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin is 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 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.