Accounting Officer - ESF Centre

Responsibilities:

• Handle day-to-day accounts payable transactions
• Prepare analyses, financial reports, and audit schedules
• Assist in month-end closing and prepare monthly expense breakdown
• Maintain fixed asset records and conduct fixed assets counts
• Support ad-hoc assignments as directed by management.
• This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to ESF’s investment operations, including preparing accounting entries and audit schedules related to the investment portfolio.

Requirement:

• Tertiary educated with a minimum of 2 years of working experience in accounting in a sizable organisation
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Good command of spoken and written English, fluent in Cantonese and written Chinese
• Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently and maintain a positive and can-do attitude
• Immediate availability is preferred

For enquiries, please contact Karen Ng at karen.ng@esfcentre.edu.hk.

Application Deadline: 22 October 2025

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.

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices, with all appointments contingent upon an interview, identity verification, criminal background checks (including ICPC, SCRC, and other international background checks as appropriate), assessment of social media presence, and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines, ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

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