• (a)To assist in the formulation of a mechanism (including the related procedures and guidelines) for checking private columbaria licensees’ compliance with the licence conditions relating to the financial aspects; <br>
• (b)To check the compliance of the private columbaria licensees with the licence conditions relating to the financial aspects, including – <br>
  • (i)checking the licensees’ timely submission of the reports and other specified submissions stipulated in the licence conditions; <br>
  • (ii)vetting the reports and other specified submissions submitted by the licensees, <br>identifying issues requiring clarification and/or further information by the licensees and following up with the licensees; <br>
  • (iii)conducting on-site inspections to licensed private columbaria to check compliance with license conditions where necessary; <br>
  • (iv)reporting areas of concerns or non-compliance to the Private Columbaria Licensing Board; and <br>
  • (v)making recommendations on necessary actions to the Private Columbaria Licensing Board; <br>
• (c)To scrutinize the financial information submitted by applicants in relation to applications for licence for operating a private columbarium; and identifying issues/areas requiring clarification or submission of further information by the applicants and following up with the applicants; <br>
• (d)To provide advice on financial matters relating to the work of Private Columbaria Affairs Office; and <br>
• (e)To oversee the establishment of a team on financial monitoring work in relation to licences of private columbaria and the overall operation of the team.

Candidates should - <br>

• (a)
  • (i)be Certified Public Accountants (practising) registered under section 22 of the Professional Accountants Ordinance (Cap. 50); AND <br>
  • (ii)possess at least 15 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in conducting audits of financial statements of private enterprises, including being at managerial positions for 5 years or more; <br>
• (b)have obtained Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE)