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Head of Finance, Performing Arts (Ref.: Performing Arts)

Our client is West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, a statutory body established by the Hong Kong SAR Government in 2008. Please refer to the following link for more details: https://www.westkowloon.hk/en/the-authority/about 

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, budgeting and forecasting process to ensure the overall financial sustainability of the Performing Arts Division and all the associated Performing Arts venues;
• Oversee and prepare management reports and analysis by program, by venue, and by division to highlight areas of risks and opportunities for the Performing Arts Division;
• Act as the business partner in providing financial management advice to the Executive Director Performing Arts and his operational teams to maintain sound and efficient financial controls and operational requirements;
• Take lead in monitoring and tracking business performance results against budgets/plans;
• Perform periodic business reviews to ensure that business initiatives are aligned to set objectives while operating costs are within the approved budget parameters and control guidelines;
• Provide regular management reports and analysis to the Performing Arts Committee on a timely and accurate basis with illuminating and succinct commentaries;
• Support and ensure that financial accounting and business control processes are in compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements;
• Develop robust financial modelling and cash flow projection mechanism to facilitate WKCDA’s long term financial projection as related to all the existing and upcoming Performing Arts venues/facilities to maximize returns and reduce risks; and
• Devise and support the development of ERP systems for reporting requirements and processes for all the Performing Arts venues.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• Possess a recognized university degree with professional qualifications in Finance, Accounting or relevant discipline;
• Be a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants or equivalent;
• Have at least 15 years of relevant experience of which 10 years at senior management level in a large-scale organization;
• Demonstrate a good understanding and be familiar with the performing arts sector in Hong Kong will be a plus;
• Possess strong stakeholder management and leadership skills, sound judgment and strong ethics with impeccable integrity;
• Possess good knowledge in ERP systems, financial modelling, business controls and management reporting;
• Be a good team player and a good financial advisor;
• Be able to engage and communicate with multiple stakeholders; and
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Chinese.

Please quote the position ref. and apply by email to Ms. Aris Lee along with your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, expected salary and availability. Qualified candidates may contact Michelle Hui and Aris Lee of KPMG Executive Recruitment at +852 2685 7633 for a confidential discussion. Applications will be considered until the posts are filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.   

Applicants not being invited for interview within 4 weeks from the submission date may assume their applications unsuccessful. 

Data collected will only be used for job application processing. All related information will be kept up to 24 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.