Assistant Finance Manager (Accounting and Budgeting)

Finance Office

Assistant Finance Manager (Accounting and Budgeting Section) (25260230)

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Manager in supervising a small team of accounting staff;
• Support month-end and annual closing processes, prepare financial reports and analysis, and liaise with auditors for the annual audit;
• Perform daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures; 
• Build relationships and provide financial guidance to faculties and administrative departments;
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting and budgetary control;
• Prepare full sets of accounts for the University’s subsidiaries and related companies;
• Provide financial support for projects, including vetting, fund monitoring, timely report submission, and audit;
• Review and streamline workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations; and
• Perform any other ad hoc tasks assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with membership of a recognised professional accounting body;
• Minimum five years of experience in financial accounting and management reporting, preferably within universities, NGOs or sizeable organisations, with a minimum of two year must be at a supervisory level;
• Strong analytical mind, effective problem-solving abilities, detail-oriented, independent, responsible and proactive in seeking solutions;
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English and Chinese (Cantonese and preferably Putonghua), as well as strong interpersonal and collaboration skills;
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work efficiently under pressure; and
• Proficiency in computer software, with hands-on experience in Oracle financials considered an advantage.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend for a written test.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.

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 application 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 University 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.