The Job

1. Strategic Risk Management and Operational Excellence

Lead strategic collaboration between Charities Division and Accounts Payable teams
Develop and maintain robust monitoring systems to track operational changes and trends
Design proactive risk mitigation strategies for payment processes
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven insights
Establish key performance indicators to measure operational effectiveness
IT CPG Framework and Process

2. Controls Framework Enhancement

Conduct comprehensive assessments of expenditure management controls
Collaborate with finance controllership team in implementing governance & financial controls
Design and implement remediation plans for identified control gaps
Architect an enhanced end-to-end expenditure framework encompassing:
Multi-tier project approval mechanisms
Real-time cost monitoring and variance analysis
Enhanced payment review and authorization workflows
Structured project closure and evaluation procedures

3. Technology and Systems Integration

Provide strategic input for Charities Management System implementation
Spearhead process automation initiatives to drive finance system enhancement and process efficiencies
Ensure control requirements are embedded in system design
Validate system capabilities against control framework requirements
Guide user acceptance testing for control-related functionalities

4. Governance and Change Management

Establish clear governance structures for payment management
Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive policies
Design and implement control self-assessment programs
Lead change management initiatives to cultivate continuous improvement mindset
Drive cross-divisional/ cross-functional collaboration effort & change implementation
Mentor team members on control principles and best practices
Facilitate knowledge transfer across all HK and China subsidiaries under the Club
Scale successful framework elements to broader Club operations

About You

1. Education and Certification

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or related disciplines is required. Professional certification as an Internal Control Auditor or equivalent internal control credentials strongly preferred.

2. Professional Experience

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting, compliance, internal control, or finance transformation within large-scale organizations. Must demonstrate substantial expertise in management consulting or advisory roles. Experience leading financial operations in multinational corporations, particularly within regulated environments, is essential.

3. Core Competencies

Proven track record in project management with exceptional attention to detail and quality standards. Demonstrated success in identifying operational inefficiencies, strengthening control frameworks, and implementing strategic solutions across complex organizations. Must exhibit strong analytical capabilities and expertise in process optimization methodologies.

4. Communication & Leadership

Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication
Proven track record managing complex stakeholder relationships
Strong project management and team leadership capabilities

5. Technical Expertise

Extensive hands-on experience implementing and enhancing enterprise financial systems (Oracle, SAP)
Advanced knowledge of system integration methodologies and best practices
Proven expertise in data analytics and process automation using UiPath, PowerBI, and Tableau

6. Process Excellence

Certified or demonstrated proficiency in process engineering frameworks (LEAN, Six Sigma)
Strong background applying data analytics for process optimization
Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives across organizations

Terms of Employment

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply
Please send your resume, complete with expected salary and job reference by clicking the #Apply-Now# button or to:

Mail: The Human Resources Department, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, 1 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong

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Deputy Executive Manager, Finance (Corporate Control & Governance)