Senior Accounting Manager, School of Continuing Education at Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Planning, Financial Operations, Governance, Internal Controls, Finance Transformation, Procurement Management, Supplier Management, Tender Management, Inventory Management, Financial Accounting, Management Reporting, Budgeting, Payables, Income Administration, Accounting Systems, Advanced Excel

Industry

Higher Education

Description

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 Manager (25260562) The School aims to complete registration as a post-secondary college within the next three years, committed to enhancing the internationalisation and diversification of higher education, and developing distinctive and professional programmes that address the manpower needs of society. Once this strategic development is solidified, it is planned that the role will evolve with a long-term prospect. To support this transformation, we are seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead and develop the Accounting and Purchasing Section. Reporting to the Head of School Administration, the appointee will lead financial planning and operations, strengthen governance and controls, drive finance transformation, manage end-to-end centralised procurement activities including supplier, tender and inventory management to enable the School’s strategic goals. Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree and membership in a recognised professional accounting body, with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience including 3–5 years in a managerial role in sizeable organisations. They should have a strong technical grounding in financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting and internal controls, along with experience in procurement/payables and income administration. Proficiency with accounting systems and Advanced Excel is essential. An excellent command of written and spoken English and Cantonese is required, with Putonghua an advantage, as well as experience in overseeing procurement process, proven ability to lead teams, manage change and deliver process improvements; project or change management certifications are a plus. Experience in tertiary education and/or knowledge of the self‑financing post‑secondary education sector is an advantage. 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.

Responsibilities

The appointee will lead financial planning and operations, strengthen governance and controls, and drive finance transformation for the School of Continuing Education. This includes managing end-to-end centralised procurement activities such as supplier, tender, and inventory management to support strategic goals.