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Regional Finance Director, Quant Firm

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong
Full time Permanent On-site Competitive

About the job

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.