Main Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Director (Finance), the Contract Chief Finance Manager, to be designated as Chief Finance Manager (Investment and Operations), will lead the Investment and Operations Section of the Finance Sub-division, Housing Department. The post holder will assist the Assistant Director (Finance) with main duties as shown below –
- To formulate and review funds management policies including investment guidelines and implement approved revisions;
- To oversee the cash flow management and manage treasury operations;
- To manage the effectiveness and ensure adequate controls of payment, payroll and revenue collection;
- To review the findings of estate inspection and provide professional advice to ensure adequate internal control and to enhance the operational efficiency;
- To manage and implement various financial risk management measures in line with best practices and arrange cost effective insurance arrangements for the Housing Authority;
- To manage financial system support and function; and
- To provide professional advice on strategic issues, policy formulation and organisational improvement.
The Role Requires
Solid management experience in financial management; Preferably strong background / experience in financial operations, and risk management of sizeable public funds; Strong leadership and initiative and ability to work under pressure and demanding timelines; Excellent communication and presentation skills to present succinctly and convincingly at different platforms, including senior meetings and various committees; and Preferably with exposure / experience in housing setting, such as a large construction or property management company, or liaison with Government departments.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should –
- have a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or equivalent from a university;
- be a Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), or equivalent;
- possess minimum of 12 years’ post-qualification experience, preferably gained from senior management leadership role with successful track record in sizeable public sector organisations;
- and meet the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 (“Grade E” before 2007) or above in Chinese Language and English Language (“Syllabus B” before 2007) in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent.
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be on Housing Authority regular terms of employment, with continuous employment being offered till an employee reaches the prevailing retirement age upon passing the probationary period.
A competitive pay package, which is commensurate with the employee’s qualification and experience, will be offered. On top of the base salary, the employee may receive a monthly cash allowance and a year-end incentive payment at 10% of the total base salary received upon satisfactory completion of every full year of service.
The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
Closing Date of Application: 17 July 2026
How To Apply
Application form [HD917 (Rev. 2024)] is obtainable from –
the reception counters at the atrium of Hong Kong Housing Authority Headquarters, 33 Fat Kwong Street and the Hong Kong Housing Authority Customer Service Centre, 3 Wang Tau Hom South Road; the Hong Kong Housing Authority website (https://www.housingauthority.gov.hk/en/common/pdf/global-elements/forms/general-information/HD917.pdf), or by fax through our telephone hotline 2712 2712 (Please press in sequence 4, 5, 7 after choosing the language).
Completed forms, together with
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- résumé showing detailed job descriptions of all current and previous employment;
- supporting documents of the professional qualification and working experience; and
- copies of certificates and transcripts (for holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority).
must be submitted on or before the closing date for application
via one of the following means –
By post – Please submit to the postal address below and specify “Application for the post of Contract Chief Finance Manager” on the envelope. To avoid unsuccessful delivery of mail items, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been paid before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to the Hong Kong Housing Authority and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. The applicant will bear any consequences arising from not paying sufficient postage. The first postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of submission of the application form and/ or copies of supporting documents.
Online Application Can Also Be Made Through
(https://eform.one.gov.hk/form/hou030/en/);
- the Hong Kong Housing Authority website
(https://www.housingauthority.gov.hk/en/global-elements/forms/general-information/
index.html); or
(https://www.iamsmart.gov.hk/en/e-service-eform.html)
Candidates who apply online should submit all supporting documents to the Appointment Sub-section of the Hong Kong Housing Authority (see the below address) on or before the closing date of application. Please specify “Application for the post of Contract Chief Finance Manager” on the envelope, and the reference code should be quoted on the envelope and the copies of supporting documents.
In person – You may also submit your application form and supporting documents to the application drop-in box located at the reception counters at the atrium of the Housing Authority Headquarters, 33 Fat Kwong Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Applications will be processed according to the qualifications attained and working experience obtained by the applicant by the closing date for application. Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the shortlisting criteria may be devised to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview.
Applications which are not made in the prescribed form, or incomplete, or not signed, or without the required supporting documents, or late, or submitted by email or fax will not be considered. As we may contact the applicants by the mailing address, email address or telephone number provided on the application form, please provide clear and correct contact information. Candidates who are invited for interview will normally receive an invitation by email in about eight to ten weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.
All information provided will be treated in strict confidential. Personal data collected will be used for appointment-related purpose only.
Postal Address And Enquiry Telephone
Appointments Sub-section, Hong Kong Housing Authority, 3/F, Block 2, Housing Authority Headquarters, 33 Fat Kwong Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon
(Enquiries: Ms Lam at 2761 5671)
