Assistant Finance Manager (Treasury) - Finance Office

Department: Finance Office

Job Posting Details

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible for: Investment Portfolio Monitoring

• Monitor the performance of the University's investment portfolios; prepare investment reports; and set up investment transactions.

Investment Research

• Conduct investment research to facilitate portfolio reviews; and collaborate with investment consultants and fund managers on performance attribution.

Endowment Return Allocation

• Compute and allocate investment returns to endowments payout and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Treasury Accounting

• Review and approve accounting entries, coordinate financial reporting and reconciliation activities; and facilitate audit and reporting requirements.

Debt Administration

• Administer the University's debt financing programmes; coordinating drawdowns, repayments; maintain records of financing arrangements.

Compliance and Systems

• Coordinate due diligence requirements with investment managers; administer treasury management systems and process enhancement initiatives.

Team Supervision and other Duties

• Supervise, coaching and developing subordinate staff to ensure the timely delivery of quality work; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline;
• A recognised professional qualification such as CFA, CPA or equivalent being an advantage;
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in investment management, treasury operations, fund accounting, endowment management, banking or financial analysis;
• Sound knowledge of investment performance measurement, portfolio monitoring, debt administration, treasury management and financial reporting;
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

(Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Please apply on or before: 4 November 2026.

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