Head of Finance - Securities Entity

About the role

A fast-growing securities entity is looking for a Head of Finance to lead its financial operations and strategy. The role covers financial planning, consolidation, reporting and regulatory compliance, supports the group's business growth and reports to the local CEO and the Group CFO.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including financial reporting, regulatory reporting, expense control, tax and treasury.
• Ensure capital adequacy complies with local financial regulations and standards, and monitor the daily liquid capital adequacy ratio.
• Lead and build a local finance team covering financial and management reporting, and supervise and mentor them.
• Oversee the financial control function and manage financial audits and liaison with external auditors.
• Support regional and group finance reporting requirements and oversee cash flow management.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures, and work with other departments to align financial goals with business objectives.
• System development: define user requirements and run UAT for systems.

Required profile

• At least 10 years of solid experience in audit and securities firms, with knowledge of financial industry products.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of local capital adequacy rules is a must.
• Good command of spoken and written English is a must; Mandarin is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting and reporting standards.
• ERP platforms and computer literacy; openness to AI and new-generation accounting and control systems.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with attention to detail and strong communication.