Executive Officer (Holding the functional title of Assistant Manager)

The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong seeks an Executive Officer (Assistant Manager) in the School of Biomedical Sciences. This two-year fixed-term role involves planning and implementing financial and procurement measures, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance.

A strong candidate will bring a track record in budgeting, audits and stakeholder engagement. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and 8 years' experience, including supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; 8+ years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in procurement, management accounting and/or financial analysis in medium-to large organizations.
• Proven track record in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting to support strategic decisions.
• Experience in audits, internal control and compliance checks.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; English and Chinese; MS Word, Excel and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement financial and procurement measures for the School.
• Streamline processes to achieve cost-effectiveness.
• Supervise junior staff; ensure compliance and governance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in assessments and reporting as required.

Skills

Bilingual English-Chinese

Leadership & supervision

Negotiation & stakeholder mgmt

Financial analysis & budgeting

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Data analytics tools

Oracle Cloud Procure

Job description

Job Description :

Executive Officer (Holding the functional title of Assistant Manager) in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.:537742) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)

Applicants should possess:

• a Bachelor's degree, preferably with at least 8 years relevant experience of which at least 3 years supervisory level
• experience in procurement, management accounting and/or financial analysis in a medium to large-sized organization, preferably in tertiary institutions/ public utilities
• proven track record in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making
• experience in managing audits, internal control and compliance check
• the ability to establish, influence and maintain collaborative partnerships and engage in effective negotiations with a broad range of stakeholders
• strong communication and presentation skills innovative and business mind set ability to work under pressure and be a good team player and
• an excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese, good computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and data analytic tools.

Experience in procurement ERP/ Oracle cloud procurement is a plus. The appointee will be responsible for the planning and implementation of financial and procurement measures of the School, streamlining process to achieve cost-effectiveness, facilitating daily procurement process, supervisingjunior staff, and performing any other duties as assigned. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

• annual leave and medical benefits.