Accounting Officer
Ref.: 536638
Work type: Full-time
Department: Finance and Enterprises Office (60500)
Categories: Executive / Technical / Support
Hong Kong
Accounting Officer, Subsidiaries and Initiatives Team in the Finance and Enterprises Office (Ref.: 536638)
The Role
The appointee will work in the Subsidiaries and Initiatives Team and support the Assistant Finance Manager in the following areas:
- supervision of team members in accomplishing the periodic financial reports including but not limited to quarterly reports, budget and interim/year end consolidation pack;
- coordination with external auditor directly on the whole audit process of university owned subsidiaries;
- preparation of financial statements/reports/schedules of university owned HK/non-HK subsidiaries and other entities;
- preparation of bookkeeping and journal vouchers for university owned subsidiaries and other entities;
- general accounting duties relating to the subsidiaries’/other entities' daily operations such as payment checking/purchase acquisition;
- coordination and preparation for tax reporting matters relating to subsidiaries for compliance with tax filing requirements;
- administrative duties of the University/subsidiaries’ such as company secretarial work; and
- any other ad hoc duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Qualities
- a recognized Accounting or relevant degree or diploma, OR 5 passes in HKCEE including English (minimum Grade C if Syllabus A/Level 2 from 2007), Chinese (Level 2 from 2007) and Mathematics; OR minimum Level 2 or equivalent in HKDSEE in 5 subjects including English Language;
- at least 5-year work experience preferably in accounting and auditing field;
- hands-on knowledge of MS Office applications;
- good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua);
- good communication skills, self-motivation and attention to details;
- ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment; and
- experience in supervision of small finance team is preferred.
What We Offer
The appointment will be made on fixed-term full-time contract for 2 years, to commence as soon as possible with the possibility of renewal. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until July 24, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
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