Assistant Officer (Accounting)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

The Finance Office of The Chinese University of Hong Kong invites applications for an Assistant Officer (Accounting) to join the Accounting Operations and Systems Unit. The appointee will report to the Assistant Finance Manager(s) / Finance Manager(s) and support efficient accounting operations and projects.

The role involves preparing entries, managing project accounts, reporting, and handling inquiries from departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• At least 3 years post-qualification accounting experience.
• Good command of both English and Chinese (including Putonghua).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; SAP experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting entries and process financial documents for research grants (expenditure applications, payment and receipt vouchers).
• Manage project accounts including budget monitoring and compliance with grantor requirements.
• Prepare project financial statements and reports.
• Respond to inquiries from departments on financial matters.
• Perform general clerical and administrative duties as assigned.
• Support other accounting operations as needed.

Skills

Accounting

Budget monitoring

Interpersonal skills

English and Chinese proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Diploma or certificate in accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Finance Office

Assistant Officer (Accounting)

The Finance Office is currently seeking a motivated individual to join the Accounting Operations and Systems Unit as an Assistant Officer (Accounting). The appointee will directly report to the Assistant Finance Manager(s) / Finance Manager(s) and support the efficient and effective management of accounting operations and projects.

The appointee will be responsible for (a) preparing accounting entries and processing financial documents relating to the University's research grants, including expenditure applications, payment vouchers and receipt vouchers (b) managing project accounts, including budget monitoring and ensuring compliance with the grantor's financial requirements (c) preparing project financial statements and reports (d) answering enquiries from departments and units on financial matters (e) performing general clerical and administrative duties and (f) performing other tasks as assigned.

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline, or a Bachelor's degree in another discipline supplemented by a diploma or certificate in an accountancy-related subject (ii) a minimum of 3 years post-qualification accounting-related work experience (iii) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua) (iv) good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently with a meticulous mind and (v) proficiency in MS Word and Excel. Having experience in using SAP will be advantageous. Those with a sub-degree or other academic qualifications, together with demonstrated relevant functional job knowledge and skills acquired through formal training or work experience, may also be considered.

Applicants MUST submit copies of academic certificates showing that they have fulfilled the academic qualifications stated above, otherwise their applications will NOT be considered.

Appointment will initially be made on a 2-year contract with contract-end gratuity, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.