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

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General Accounting, Data Entry, Invoice Checking, Payment Processing, Expense Claims Processing, Journal Preparation, Accounts Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Month-end Closing, User Acceptance Testing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Oracle Finance, Problem Solving, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency

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: Performing general accounting duties, data entry, invoice checking and process payment in accordance with the internal procedures, policies and guidelines; Processing expense claims from user departments; Preparing journals, accounts reconciliation and supporting schedules for financial reports; Liaising with different stakeholders on invoice and payment issue; Assisting in month-end closing; Supporting User Acceptance Testing for system enhancement; and Supporting ad hoc projects and assignments as required. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: Diploma or Certificate in Accounting or above; Minimum 2 years in accounting related field; Good command of written and spoken English & Chinese (preferably including Putonghua); Proficient in Microsoft EXCEL and other Microsoft applications (e.g. WORD, etc.); Good problem-solving skills and detail-oriented; Self-motivated, responsible, independent and able to work under pressure; and Experience in Oracle Finance system will be an advantage. 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 early June 2026 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 appointee will handle general accounting duties, including invoice checking, payment processing, and expense claim management. They will also be responsible for accounts reconciliation, month-end closing, and supporting system enhancements through User Acceptance Testing.