Director / Associate Director, Audit & IPO Advisory

Hong Kong Island Permanent HK$900,000 - HK$1,300,000 per year View Job Description
Lead and oversee audit engagements for private and listed companies, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards. Manage IPO projects, including due diligence, reporting accountant assignments, and coordination with sponsors, legal advisers, and other professional parties.
  • Diverse Client Portfolio - HK&US Listed Co./ FS
  • Exposure to Mainboard & US IPO

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing CPA firm with an established footprint across the Asia-Pacific region. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm serves a diverse portfolio of clients, including Hong Kong Main Board-listed companies, U.S.-listed corporations, and high-growth enterprises. The practice has extensive experience in capital markets transactions, providing audit and reporting accountant services for IPOs on both the Hong Kong Main Board and U.S. stock exchanges.

Job Description



About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing CPA firm with an established footprint across the Asia-Pacific region. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm serves a diverse portfolio of clients, including Hong Kong Main Board-listed companies, U.S.-listed corporations, and high-growth enterprises. The practice has extensive experience in capital markets transactions, providing audit and reporting accountant services for IPOs on both the Hong Kong Main Board and U.S. stock exchanges.

The Successful Applicant



The Opportunity

This is a key leadership position within the Audit & Assurance practice, responsible for overseeing complex audit engagements and IPO assignments while ensuring the highest standards of audit quality and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with listed companies, pre-IPO businesses, and multinational clients, providing technical expertise and strategic guidance throughout the audit and listing process.

We are keen to speak with high-performing Audit Senior Managers from Big 4 or leading international CPA firms who have experience leading listed company audits engagements, and IPO projects in Hong Kong and/or U.S. capital markets.Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage audit engagements for Hong Kong Main Board-listed companies and U.S.-listed entities across various industries.
  • Oversee IPO engagements, including reporting accountant work, due diligence, financial reporting, and listing-related advisory services.
  • Advise clients on HKFRS, IFRS, U.S. GAAP, Hong Kong Listing Rules, SEC reporting requirements, and other relevant regulatory matters.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, sponsors, legal advisers, regulators, and other professional parties throughout audit and IPO projects.
  • Review audit plans, financial statements, and engagement deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with professional standards.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to engagement teams on complex accounting, auditing, and reporting matters.
  • Drive operational efficiency, risk management, and audit quality initiatives across the practice.
  • Mentor and develop high-performing audit professionals, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture.
  • Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities to expand client relationships and grow the firm's market presence.

What's on Offer

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • HKICPA Qualified or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
  • Significant external audit experience gained within a Big 4/ Second-tier CPA firm.
  • Proven experience leading IPO engagements and capital markets transactions, particularly Hong Kong Main Board and/or U.S. listings.
  • Strong technical knowledge of HKFRS, IFRS, ISA/HKSA, Hong Kong Listing Rules, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams, client relationships, and multiple concurrent engagements.
  • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical solutions to clients.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
  • Fluency in English and Chinese is preferred.
Contact
Vanessa Chan
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7109947
Phone number
+852 3602 2400

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Specialisation
External Audit
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Hong Kong Island
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Vanessa Chan
Consultant phone
+852 3602 2400
Job Reference
JN-092026-7109947

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