Deputy Executive Manager, Finance (C&C)

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club ("the Club") is a world-class horse sports and entertainment organisation that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique value creation model, through which the Club generates sustainable economic and social value for the benefit of the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling. The Club is Hong Kong’s largest single taxpayer and one of the city’s major employers. Its Charities Trust is one of the world’s leading charity donors.

The Division

The Finance Division is a key business partner, balancing oversight with support. With uncompromising integrity at its core, the division works proactively and collaboratively to deliver insights, enable solutions, and drive financial stewardship, contributing to the Club’s sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term success.

Job Summary

The job holder will provide financial advisory and operational support to the Institute of Philanthropy (IoP), while strengthening governance and financial controls over project execution and financial management. The role involves reviewing and evaluating donation projects and supporting budget holders in the preparation and review of financial submissions. The job holder will be responsible for preparing financial forecasts, annual budgets, five-year financial projections, and cashflow forecasts for IoP. The role will also support the annual audits of IoP and the IoP Representative Office (IoP RO) and is expected to build and lead a high-performing team and foster strong collaboration across the Finance Division to achieve divisional objectives.

The Job

• Work closely with IoP team to provide sound and timely financial advisory and support services to them.             
• Review and oversee the cash flow management, month-end closing, tax filing, and payment transactions of the IoP Nansha Representative Office. Establish and maintain appropriate internal control procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. Review donation accounting entries for IoP HK and elimination entries for inter-company transactions with the Representative Office.
• Evaluate key donation project objectives and budgeting requirements from finance perspective; and conduct due diligence review of the costing assumptions or benchmarking, with reference to prevailing market practices and standards to ensure proper financial governance is in place.
• Collaborate with the IoP team in the preparation of forecasts, annual budgets, five-year financial plans, and cash flow projections. Review donation and sponsorship agreements and coordinate the annual audit processes for IoP HK and the IoP Representative Office.
• Consult with external consulting firms for the related accounting impact and other terms and conditions that may affect accounting treatment and financial reporting of IoP HK, the Representative Office, and consolidated financial statements.
• Assist budget holders in preparing and reviewing budget and committee papers and conduct contract reviews to the best interests of the Club.
• Provide finance input and support for the Grantee Relationship Management (“GRM”) system to facilitate accurate and efficient donation accounting interfaces with FASC.
• Support the review and updating of the Schedule of Delegated Authorities (“SDA”) to align with changes in IoP operations and the Representative Office structure.
• Review the funding request from Tai Kwun and the financials in the BoT funding papers.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve departmental objectives and key performance indicators, while monitoring individual performance and fostering continuous professional development.

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Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcome to apply. If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via careers@hkjc.org.hk.

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