Responsibilities

Financial oversight

• Oversee annual budgets, lead variance report and analysis, performance tracking, and monthly financial forecasts
• Prepare cost benefit analysis for projects, proposals, and campaigns
• Be responsible for audit, tax returns, and other statutory report filings
• Maintain the register, files and records with due diligence
• Supervise and lead the financial management of fundraising transactions, including donations, memberships, campaigns
• Ensure compliance with the Registered Charity Status of Non-profit regulations with appropriate document management and communications with Government authorities as needed.
• Proactively review and implement Risk Management

 Team development & efficiencies

• Mentor and develop a high-performing team to provide quality service to stakeholders
• Act as trusted partner for Leadership and Department Heads by bringing in-depth financial analytics to facilitate better decision-making
• Review and enhance operating procedures to improve the financial efficiency and sustainability of departments across the SPCA organization
• Champion Finance transformation to deliver optimized processes, including but not limited to adopting new systems and tools if needed

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of Finance & Accounting and/or audit experience, with 3+ year in middle management position
• Degree in finance/accounting or related discipline. CPA, Master Degree and/or comparable professional accounting qualification would be an asset    
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP or other financial planning software
• Excellent reporting-writing and communication skills
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Independent, proactive with positive and hands-on attitude, and able to meet timelines
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Cantonese
• Genuine interest in the welfare of all animals