(Senior) Finance Manager - Project Accounting (Big 4 Welcome)

Kowloon Permanent HK$750,000 - HK$900,000 per year View Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates coming from Big 4 Audit with property, infrastructure, construction, engineering, transportation, or real estate engagements, particularly those looking to move into a commercially focused finance leadership role.
  • Portfolio spanning real estate, infrastructure & capital-intensive projects
  • Project capital accounting, cash flow management, financial reporting

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established conglomerate with a strong portfolio spanning real estate, infrastructure, transportation, and capital-intensive development projects. Due to continued investment and project expansion, they are seeking a Finance Manager to join the team and oversee financial management for large-scale project and capital expenditure initiatives.

Job Description

Reporting to senior finance leadership, this newly created role will be responsible for overseeing project capital accounting, project cash flow management, financial reporting, and budgeting across a portfolio of development and infrastructure projects.

You will act as a key finance partner to project stakeholders, ensuring robust financial governance, accurate capitalisation, and effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle. The role also offers team leadership responsibilities, managing a small team of two finance professionals.Key Responsibilities

  • Lead financial accounting and reporting activities for ongoing capital and infrastructure projects
  • Manage project capital expenditure (CapEx), asset capitalisation, and project-related accounting matters
  • Monitor project cash flow, funding requirements, and expenditure against approved budgets
  • Partner with project, engineering, and operational teams to provide financial oversight on major development initiatives
  • Prepare monthly management reports, project performance analysis, and variance reviews
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for project investments
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal control policies, and governance requirements
  • Review project costs, commitments, and financial risks, providing recommendations to management

The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
  • Qualified accountant (HKICPA, ACCA, CPA Australia, or equivalent)
  • Approximately 6 years of relevant experience for Manager grade, and 10 years of relevant experience for Senior Manager grade
  • Big 4 audit background is highly preferred
  • Exposure to clients within:
    • Property Developers
    • Construction & Engineering Companies
    • Infrastructure Projects
    • Transportation
    • Conglomerates with significant capital projects
  • Candidates with a combination of Big 4 + commercial experience are strongly preferred
  • Straight Big 4 candidates will also be considered, provided they have substantial exposure to property, infrastructure, construction, or project-based clients
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting expertise
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
  • Experience in project accounting, capital expenditure accounting, or project finance is advantageous
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented, and commercially minded with strong stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer

  • Annual salary of HKD 700,000 to HKD 900,000
  • Performance bonus



Please apply to discuss the Finance Manager position.

Contact
Vanessa Chan
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7144054
Phone number
+852 3602 2400

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Specialisation
Financial Planning & Analysis
What is your area of specialisation?
Public Sector
Location
Kowloon
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Vanessa Chan
Consultant phone
+852 3602 2400
Job Reference
JN-112026-7144054

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