Assistant Finance Manager (Treasury Section - Income Team)

FINANCE OFFICE

Assistant Finance Manager (Treasury Section - Income Team) (25260605)                                                   

The appointee is expected to support the Senior Finance Manager in leading and supervising a small team of four accounting staff in carrying out the following duties:

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of income collection, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across donations, Government subventions, auxiliary services and miscellaneous income;
• Supervise and monitor the income collection systems, including the Micro Donation Website, Donation Module, University-wide Payment Portal, Payment Gateways, and Accounts Receivable Module;
• Prepare annual and mid-year budgets, monthly management reports on income and accounts receivable, and year-end audit schedules;
• Prepare committee papers and PowerPoint presentations, and review relevant reports, including accounts receivable schedules, management reports and detailed analysis schedules;
• Act as a key liaison between the Finance Office and internal user departments, supporting complex accounting matters, purchase requests and providing budgetary control advices and guidance over payment processing; and
• Perform and/or oversee system enhancements and ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Senior Finance Manager.

Requirements:

• A recognised bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent; membership of a recognised professional accounting body is desirable;
• Minimum five years of accounting experience preferably in sizeable organisations, including at least two years in a supervisory role;
• Strong proficiency in both spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua);
• Advanced computer literacy is essential, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; hands-on experience with ERP platforms is highly preferred, with proven experience in leveraging technology for process improvement, system enhancement, and automation;
• Solid experience in project management and leading system enhancement initiatives, with a proven ability to coordinate and implement new projects effectively across departments/offices;
• Highly adept at multi-tasking and managing priorities in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines; able to coordinate and fulfil requirements from various stakeholders effectively; and
• Demonstrate proven leadership abilities; mature, self-motivated, and a collaborative team player.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test.   

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract for two years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure: 

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for an interview 8 weeks after submission of applications may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.