Senior Accounting Officer, School of Continuing Education

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

The School of Continuing Education, one of the seven Faculties/Schools of the University and a major provider of continuing and professional education in Hong Kong, offers a wide range of full-time and part-time programmes at the post-secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate levels for young learners and working adults. It also offers in-house training and short courses to meet the community needs and market demands. Operated on a self-financed basis, the School and its College of International Education currently employ about 400 full-time staff and 550 part-time instructors. The School is inviting applications for the following position:

Senior Accounting Officer (25260774)

The appointee will work in the Accounts and Purchasing Section of the School and assist to perform the following major duties:

Responsibilities:

• Assist in accounting relating functions such as income collection, procurement, payment and system projects;
• Implement system enhancements and perform users’ acceptance testing;
• Assist in annual budgeting and other management reporting;
• Work closely with user divisions relating to accounting work; 
• Review work procedures / work system and ensure compliance with the University’s financial rules and regulations in the accounting functions; and
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting or related disciplines with a minimum of three years of relevant experience, preferably gained from sizable companies;
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
• Relevant experience in income collection functions, experience in electronic and mobile payment processing is desirable;
• Good analytical skills and PC application including Word and advanced level in Excel is desirable;
• A good analytical mind and strong numerical sense; and
• Good initiative, great sense of commitment and a good team player.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract ending in August 2027. 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 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 School 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.