Business Environment Council Limited (BEC) is an independent, non-profit membership organisation dedicated to advancing sustainability and environmental excellence in Hong Kong.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Finance is a key role responsible for BEC's financial sustainability, governance and organisational effectiveness. The role leads the finance function, provides financial advice, oversees governance and company secretarial matters, and supports property-related governance and planning functions and asset management activities.
Key Responsibilities
Finance
- Lead and develop the finance function, fostering a high-performance and service-oriented culture
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and cash flow management
- Provide strategic financial advice to support organisational planning and decision-making
- Ensure robust financial governance, internal controls, risk management and regulatory compliance
- Lead the annual audit process and manage relationships with external auditors, banks and professional advisers
- Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems and reporting, including the adoption of digital and AI-enabled solutions
Governance
- Support the Board and Committees on governance-related matters
- Oversee company secretarial matters, including Board and Committee meetings, statutory filings and corporate records
- Monitor compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory and governance requirements
Property and Asset Oversight
- Oversee property-related governance and planning functions and asset management matters, and coordinate facilities-related activities as required
- Monitor the performance of external property management, maintenance and service providers
- Liaise with stakeholders on property-related matters and improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, with a recognised professional accounting qualification (HKICPA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
- At least 15 years of relevant finance experience covering financial planning and analysis, reporting, controls, audit, risk management and regulatory compliance
- Experience supporting Boards and Committees, including company secretarial and governance matters; exposure to property-related governance or asset management is an advantage
- Knowledge of AI applications and emerging technologies relevant to finance functions is an advantage
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a strategic, hands-on and solutions-oriented approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese