Career Opportunities

Assistant Finance Manager (at the rank of Executive Officer) in the Technology Transfer Office (Ref.: 530668) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the finance and accounting function for the group of companies
• Assist in the setup and management of accounting systems for the group of companies and liaise with software vendor for operational issues
• Support financial governance structure and internal control procedures
• Formulate and implement finance and accounting policies, guidelines and procedures
• Manage and monitor the procurement process in accordance with funding rules and company guidelines
• Prepare payments to support daily operations and monitor cash flows of the group
• Accountable for month end and year end closing of accounts
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc financial reports and analysis including budgets and variance analysis
• Liaise with banks and auditors to coordinate statutory audits with external auditors and manage bank account maintenance
• Other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other related disciplines
• At least 5 years of work experience in the accounting and auditing field, of which at least 2 years at supervisory level. Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA or equivalent) is required
• Experience in higher education sector, academic or research institutions, or public/quasi-public organization is an advantage
• Sound IT knowledge and experience in implementing new accounting system is preferred
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and strong spreadsheet skills
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Be self-motivated and possess a strong sense of responsibility
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively

Information about the Technology Transfer Office can be obtained at http://www.tto.hku.hk.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above post.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start on December 23, 2024 and continue until January 10, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.