Accounting Officer (2 year contract) - ESF Centre

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.

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