Accounting Officer (2 year contract) - ESF Centre at ESF Career Site-External

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, ERP Systems Management, Financial System Implementation, Accounts Receivable, Data Migration, User Acceptance Testing, Training, Issue Resolution, Reconciliations, Reporting, Project Management, Business Analysis, System Security, Workflow Automation, English Language, Chinese Language

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Main Accountabilities Manage financial system modules: AP, AR, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, Payments. Assist with the planning and testing of the Accounts Receivable system for tuition invoicing and collections. Support data migration, integration, and user acceptance testing for AR projects. Provide ongoing support, training, and issue resolution for finance system users. Review payment collections, deposits, reconciliations, and ledger postings. Conduct period-end closing activities, including reconciliations and reporting. Generate and analyze accounting reports for management and audits. Collaborate with teams to optimize systems and finance processes. Document configurations and project progress for AR implementation. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, or related field. CPA or equivalent is a plus. 5 years in accounting or ERP systems management. Practical Experience in financial system implementation, preferably in Accounts Receivable. Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese Experience with tuition fee or education finance systems is advantageous. Familiarity with system security and workflow automation. Project management or business analysis skills are a plus. For enquiries, please contact Karen Ng at Karen.ng@esfcentre.edu.hk. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF. ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request. ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices, with all appointments contingent upon an interview, identity verification, criminal background checks (including ICPC, SCRC, and other international background checks as appropriate), assessment of social media presence, and positive references. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines, ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. SupportStaffFinAcAd supportstaff

Responsibilities

The Accounting Officer will manage financial system modules and assist with the planning and testing of the Accounts Receivable system. They will also provide ongoing support and training for finance system users and conduct period-end closing activities.