Head of Finance Office

The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) is a member institute of the Vocational Training Council (VTC), established in 2012. It is an innovative, professional and entrepreneurial organisation committed to greening and sustainability. THEi offers over 20 professional "Applied Science-Oriented" undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes across six Academic Departments: Department of Food and Health Sciences, Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering, Department of Sport and Recreation, Department of Hospitality and Business Management, Department of Design and Architecture, and Department of Digital Innovation and Technology. These programmes integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications cover industries with growth potential in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring that students can apply what they learn effectively. THEi’s undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes are accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, as well as by the relevant professional bodies where appropriate. By adopting an applied Science-Oriented teaching approach, THEi equips students with professional skills and knowledge to meet various future challenges upon graduation. THEi also collaborates closely with the industry and engage students in active learning pedagogies including a strong emphasis on project-based learning involving real-world problem-solving with and for local industries and professions.

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Finance Office
Ref No.: FO/HEAD/05/26

Major Duties:

Reporting directly to the Vice President (Operation and Enterprise), the major duties of the incumbent are:

• To lead and develop a team of capable professionals that supports organisational growth, service quality and long‑term institutional development;
• To provide leadership in financial strategy, governance, and long-term financial sustainability of the Institute;
• To develop and implement a robust and systematic financial framework for the Institute, covering its annual budget and long-term financial estimates, accounting, financial and management reporting, statutory audit, setting of tuition fees and charges, liquidity and funding management, procurement and capital projects;
• To maintain and enhance a robust accounting, budgetary, and control system for planning, controlling, monitoring and accounting for the use of the financial resources and assets of the Institute;
• To serve as the secretary to the Finance Committee under the Board of Governors;
• To develop, seek approval for and oversee the implementation of policies and procedures on accounting, financial, budgetary, procurement and inventory management;
• To oversee the administration of donations, sponsorships, research grants and projects;
• To provide consultancy and advisory services in the evaluation of business development proposals and performance of programmes/departments/professional administrative units;
• To prepare financial documents/reports, address comments and serve as the key finance representative in various committees, accreditation exercises including but not limited to Learning Programme Accreditations (LPAs), re-LPAs, Programme Area Accreditations and Institutional Review exercises; and
• To administer various government schemes such as the On-the-Job Training Allowance Pilot Scheme.

Requirements:

The successful candidate should have:
(a) a recognised degree and a professional qualification of the HKICPA or equivalent, with at least 10 years of relevant experience at the appropriate level of responsibility;
(b) solid experience in corporate governance, company secretarial matters, and strategic planning and execution, with hands‑on experience in drafting and presenting papers/submissions to seek approval from Boards, Committees and other regulatory bodies;
(c) experience in leading a finance office of reasonable scale, preferably gained in education, non-profit-making, public sector or other regulated environment;
(d) resilience under pressure and tight deadlines, with the ability to exercise independent judgement and sound commercial sense;
(e) the ability to foster a positive organisational culture and to drive and manage changes; and
(f) proven organisational and management abilities, good leadership skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, strategic thinking, interpersonal communication and time management skills, and a high level of proficiency in both English and Chinese.

Notes:

(1) The post is at the rank of “Senior Manager”.
(2) The appointee may be required to perform duties at different sites and outside Hong Kong, and to work irregular hours, shifts, and on Saturdays and Sundays, as necessary.
(3) The remuneration package will be competitive and commensurate with the appointee’s qualifications and experience.
(4) The appointee will work at the Chai Wan Campus.

Application Procedures:

A completed application form [THEi-HR-601 (Dec 2025)] , together with a full curriculum vitae (CV), should be sent to [email redacted, apply via Company website].

Applicants should take note of the following:
(1) Completed application form and detailed CV should be combined into one PDF file with a file size below 10MB.
(2) The file should be saved with the applicant’s name as “surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Siu-lam.pdf”.
(3) For the email subject, please cite “Application for the post of Head of Finance Office (Ref No.: FO/HEAD/05/26)”.

Closing date for applications: 12 June 2026

The Institute reserves the right not to fill the post. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after completion of the recruitment exercise.