Deputy Executive Manager, Finance (Corporate Finance Governance and Controllership)

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.

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.

The Job

• Controls Framework Enhancement
  • Oversee and continuously improve the Club’s control environment and financial policy framework to ensure effective governance, robust controls, and process efficiency.
  • Strengthen internal controls by conducting risk assessment and addressing weaknesses identified through reviews, audits, and feedback, while transitioning to systemized controls.
  • Assess expenditure management controls to ensure compliance and operational integrity.
  • Collaborate with the finance team to implement governance structures and remediate control gaps.
  • Develop and implement an end-to-end expenditure framework, including:
    • Establish delegated authorities for expenditures and payment approval mechanisms to ensure accountability and efficient decision-making.
    • Incorporate real-time cost monitoring and variance analysis to track spending and identify discrepancies promptly.
    • Implement structured project closure and evaluation procedures to ensure thorough reviews and lessons learned for future improvements.
• Process Simplification, Automation, and Enhancement
  • Serve as a subject matter expert, providing actionable advice on financial governance, internal controls, and process efficiency.  
  • Strengthen internal controls by improving key processes such as approvals, authorizations, reconciliations, and segregation of duties to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
  • Develop a comprehensive framework and roadmap to optimize financial and accounting processes, prioritizing and executing improvements effectively.
  • Lead process automation initiatives to optimize finance systems and drive efficiencies.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven insights to enhance controls and compliance.
  • Implement robust monitoring systems to evaluate operational performance, identify deficiencies, and take corrective actions to improve effectiveness and compliance.
• Governance and Change Management
  • Establish and maintain robust finance governance structures aligned with organizational goals.
  • Develop, update, and enforce comprehensive policies to support financial governance.
  • Design and implement control self-assessment programs to monitor and enhance governance practices.
  • Lead change management initiatives to promote a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure effective implementation of governance and control changes.
  • Mentor team members on control principles and best practices to strengthen internal expertise.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing across all Hong Kong and China subsidiaries to ensure consistency.
  • Expand and adapt successful governance and control frameworks to broader Club operations.
• Team Development and Operational Resilience
  • Build and maintain a high-performing, stable team to drive continuous development and improvement.
  • Facilitate ongoing technical and functional knowledge growth through on-the-job training, external courses, and other learning opportunities.
  • Enhance team capabilities by developing business skills such as data analytics and visualization.
  • Promote behavioural competencies to support professional and personal growth.
  • Strengthen operational resilience by creating promotion pipelines and implementing succession planning action plans.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, information technology, engineering, or a related discipline. A master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience, preferably in Corporate governance, compliance, internal control, finance transformation, or management consulting. Experience in driving process improvements, system enhancements, or large-scale organizational change is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in internal control framework, data mining, analysis, and visualization to extract insights and support decision-making. Proficiency in tools such as AI, Excel, Power BI, data mining or similar platforms is preferred.
• Strong ability to present complex data and analysis clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders, including senior management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver impactful results.

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We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, dynamic working environment and development opportunities.

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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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