An independent study was conducted in January 2019 surveying 75 CFOs in Hong Kong. This survey is part of the international workplace survey, about job trends, talent management and trends in the workplace.
According to release, China’s Belt and Road initiative is driving demand for skilled staff as headcounts increase within finance teams across Hong Kong.
Amidst this recruitment drive, finance employers still battle with an ongoing skills shortage within the sector. In fact, the research has found 72% of Hong Kong CFOs currently find it challenging to source qualified finance professionals, and predict it will become even more challenging in the coming years.
Adam Johnston, Managing Director of Robert Half Hong Kong says, “We expect continued demand for entry-level and value-add positions across the financial sector over the next 12 months.”
“As traditional roles within finance become increasingly digitally-focused, companies need to identify opportunities to upskill their existing employees to prepare for a digital future.”
The top three financial positions in demand in Hong Kong for 2019:
Finance Managers: navigate an increasingly complex business market and guide companies through volatile and changing business landscapes and digitised workplaces.
Finance Accountant: run accounting and financial activities, provide sound economic analysis and interdepartmental financial updates.
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager: make well-informed commercial decisions. Can forecast how revenue and expenditures will be impacted due to new technologies.
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