Facilities Accounting Specialist: Cost Control & Fixed Assets

English Schools Foundation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Hong Kong is seeking a meticulous Accounting Officer to join our facilities finance team. The role reports to the Accounting Manager (Facilities) and provides hands-on exposure to cost control and fixed asset management in a dynamic educational environment.

You will process payment requisitions, ensure accurate coding and timely payments, assist with monthly schedules, and support asset counts and audits.

Qualifications

• Tertiary educated with a minimum of 3 years accounting experience in a sizable organization.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data management).
• Good written and spoken English; fluency in Cantonese is an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with departments.
• Well-organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Able to work effectively, independently and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and input payment requisitions into the Accounts Payable (AP) module for bi-weekly settlements.
• Ensure accuracy, proper coding, and timely payment processing in accordance with ESF guidelines.
• Prepare expense analyses, and assist to prepare monthly financial schedules.
• Prepare detailed cost breakdown schedules based on tender documentation to support the Accounting Manager (Facilities) for project budget monitoring and cost control.
• Assist the Accounting Manager (Facilities) with annual physical fixed asset count at ESF Centre and prepare the annual asset count report.
• Maintain fixed asset records and assist to prepare year-end fixed asset audit schedules.
• Prepare bank reconciliation.
• Help prepare internal and external audit schedules and support year-end audit enquiries.
• Provide administrative support, including filing, answering enquires.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Accounting experience

English communication

Cantonese advantage

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Hong Kong is seeking a meticulous Accounting Officer to join our facilities finance team. The role reports to the Accounting Manager (Facilities) and provides hands-on exposure to cost control and fixed asset management in a dynamic educational environment.

You will process payment requisitions, ensure accurate coding and timely payments, assist with monthly schedules, and support asset counts and audits.