Regional Finance Director, Quant Firm

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the end-to-end finance and accounting function for the Hong Kong and ADGM entities.
• Lead financial and management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and period-end closing activities.
• Ensure reporting is prepared in line with HKFRS / IFRS and relevant local requirements.
• Oversee regulatory and statutory obligations, including SFC / FRR reporting in Hong Kong and applicable FSRA / ADGM requirements.
• Manage local tax matters, including Hong Kong profits tax, UAE corporate tax and VAT.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisers, regulators, banks, custodians and other service providers.
• Maintain strong internal controls, finance policies and accounting processes across both locations.
• Support management company, fund-level, consolidation and group reporting.
• Partner with the Group CFO and senior stakeholders on finance-related matters.
• Lead process enhancements, system improvements and other finance projects.
• Potentially assume Manager-In-Charge (MIC) responsibilities for the Finance and Accounting function in Hong Kong.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Around 10–12 years of relevant accounting / finance experience, including 3–5 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Strong understanding of HKFRS / IFRS, Hong Kong taxation and SFC / FRR reporting requirements.
• Asset management / licensed corporation / fund experience is essential.
• Previous exposure to a quantitative investment firm would be highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with ADGM / FSRA regulations, UAE corporate tax, VAT and ESR is preferred.
• Big 4 training would be an advantage.
• Hands-on and comfortable managing both strategic and day-to-day finance matters.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Mandarin.