Assistant Accounting Officer (General Ledger) (FO) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial Reporting, Chart Of Accounts, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Oracle Finance, Written English, Spoken English, Written Chinese, Spoken Chinese, Self-Financing Projects, Month-End Closing, Year-End Closing, Standard Operating Procedures, Pressure Management, Deadline Management

Industry

Description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Finance Office: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee shall mainly be responsible for the following: Preparing journals and supporting schedules for financial reports; Maintaining Chart of Accounts; Performing and monitor self-financing projects; Assisting in month-end and year-end closing processes; Assisting in preparing Standard Operating Procedures for General Ledger-related workflow; and Undertaking other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisors. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: At least 5 subjects with Level 2 in HKDSE or equivalent, including English & Chinese languages and Mathematics; At least 3 years of accounting related experience is preferred; Capability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; Experience in Oracle Finance system will be an advantage; and Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese. Candidates may be invited to attend a written test. Terms and Conditions for Appointment An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. (Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in Dec 2025 need not re-apply.) The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Accounting Officer will be responsible for preparing journals and supporting schedules for financial reports, maintaining the Chart of Accounts, and assisting in month-end and year-end closing processes. Additional duties include monitoring self-financing projects and preparing Standard Operating Procedures for General Ledger-related workflows.