Temporary Accounting Officer (FO) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Budget Preparation, Budget Monitoring, Financial Reporting, Audit Schedules, Investment Performance Reporting, Oracle, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, 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. Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Assisting in the University’s budget preparation and monitoring budgets including research projects and projects funded by Government; Preparing monthly reports, financial statements and assisting in the audit of research projects; Preparing tuition fee and student enrolment reporting and assisting in annual tuition income forecast; Assisting in preparing investment performance reports of fund managers and collecting market benchmarking data for analysis; Preparing audit schedules for year-end, and Performing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Finance or his/her nominee. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: Degree or above in Accounting or related disciplines; 2-3 years of accounting/audit experience in any field is an advance; Proficient in Oracle, MS Word & Excel experience is highly preferred; and Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. 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 assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and financial reporting for the university and its research projects. Responsibilities also include preparing tuition fee reports, investment performance analysis, and year-end audit schedules.