FINANCE OFFICE
Finance Manager – Capital Projects (Accounting and Budgeting Section) (26270238)
Responsibilities:
- Support the Senior Manager in the month-end and annual closing processes, delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, and coordinating with finance teams, auditors, and other external regulatory authorities;
- Oversee recording, tracking and auditing of fixed assets, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and handling asset capitalisation, depreciation and disposal processes;
- Collaborate with system and other finance teams to provide value-added, accurate and timely reporting and capital project information, ensuring adherence to accounting standards;
- Coordinate and manage the preparation and submission of regulatory reports to governmental bodies such as University Grants Committee;
- Support budgeting and forecasting process and work closely with cross-functional teams to analyse variances and provide insights and recommendations;
- Review and streamline accounting procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy in fixed assets and project accounting operations;
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and oversee budgetary control and participate in digital transformation projects and process improvement initiatives; and
- Handle ad hoc tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements:
- Degree holder with membership of a recognised professional accounting body;
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in financial and project accounting, preferably within universities, NGOs or sizeable organisations;
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles;
- Detail-oriented, independent, responsible and proactive in seeking solutions;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English and Chinese (Cantonese and preferably Putonghua);
- Strong analytical skills and collaboration abilities;
- Proficiency in computer software such as Oracle, Hyperion, Power BI; and
- Prior working experience in audit firms will be an advantage.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a proficiency test.
The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two years. Re-appointment thereafter is 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.
Skills Required
- Degree qualification
- Membership of a recognised professional accounting body
- At least 8 years of experience in financial and project accounting
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles
- Excellent written and verbal English and Chinese communication skills, including Cantonese and preferably Putonghua
- Strong analytical, collaboration, independent, responsible, proactive, and detail-oriented capabilities
- Proficiency with Oracle, Hyperion, and Power BI
- Prior experience in an audit firm
What We Do
Hong Kong Baptist University is a public university with a Christian education heritage, known for its research-intensive liberal arts programs and distinctive education.
