Duties: The appointee will assist the Finance Manager in performing the accounting and finance functions in order to ensure smooth operation of such functions in daily activities as well as to provide efficient and effective professional services to academic and administrative units. The main duties include but are not limited to the following:-

• To perform daily accounting and finance routines such as payments, purchase orders and journal entries;
• To prepare schedules for forecasts and 3-year financial plan;
• To assist in audit field works including control tests, audit schedules and enquiries;
• To undertake ad hoc tasks as assigned by the supervisors and team leader.

Requirements: Candidates should obtain Level 2/Grade E or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) or equivalent with at least 1 year of working experience, preferably in accounting, auditing and/or banking. Holders of Associate Degree or Higher Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related disciplines an advantage. Previous hands-on experience in Oracle financial systems or SAP preferable. He/She should be proficient in Microsoft 365 applications. Good in both oral and written English and Chinese, and has the ability to work well under tight deadlines.

(Candidates with less experience will be considered for the post of Accounting Assistant)

Terms of Appointment: Salary placement will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The contract will normally be for 2 years with the possibility of renewal subject to review. A contract-end gratuity (taxable) will be payable upon satisfactory completion of the contract. Medical and dental benefits, 18 days’ annual leave and the use of library facilities will be provided where applicable. The School also provides staff development opportunities.

Applications: Please send application quoting the reference number to the Human Resources Unit, HKU SPACE, Suites A & B, 12/F., United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong. You may apply online or download an application form at http://hkuspace.hku.hk/jobs or request one by fax at (852) 2540 3271.

The information provided in an application will only be used for the purpose of consideration for appointment by HKU SPACE. Applicants not contacted within eight weeks from the closing date may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. Unsuccessful applications will be kept for a maximum period of 24 months.

Closing Date for Applications: 07 November 2024

Posted on: 24-Oct-2024