Accountant II (carrying the job title of ‘Assistant Finance Manager’) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Controls, Budget Management, Compliance, Accounting Operations, Financial Analysis, Data Collection, Donation Management, Collaboration, Internal Controls, Accounting Policies, Business Workflows, Accounting Systems, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, SAP

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Finance Office Accountant II (carrying the job title of ‘Assistant Finance Manager’) The appointee will be responsible for (a) overseeing financial controls, managing budgets and ensuring compliance with funding requirements for project accounts, including accounts for donations, external grants, matching grants, and other funds; (b) supervising daily accounting operations; (c) co-ordinating reports, financial analysis and data collection exercises; (d) managing donation collections and student-related matters; (e) collaborating with auditors, grantors, budget holders and other administrative units; (f) developing, reviewing and implementing internal controls, accounting policies, business workflows and various accounting systems; and (g) performing other duties as assigned. Applicants should have (i) a good Bachelor’s degree and a professional qualification in Accounting (HKICPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent); (ii) at least 4 years’ post-qualification work experience in auditing and/or accounting, and experience in handling full set of books; (iii) self-motivation, strong analytical and organisational skills, the ability to work independently, and good team spirit; (iv) proficiency in MS Office applications; (v) strong communication and interpersonal skills; (vi) proficiency in both English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Putonghua); and (vii) the ability to work under tight deadlines. Having knowledge of SAP and PeopleSoft applications will be advantageous. Appointment will initially be made on a 2-year contract with contract-end gratuity, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement. The University only accepts and considers applications for the post above, submitted online via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Responsibilities

The appointee will oversee financial controls, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with funding requirements for project accounts. They will also supervise daily accounting operations and coordinate financial reports and analysis.