FINANCE OFFICE

Finance Manager (Accounting and Budgeting Section) – Financial Accounting and Capital Projects (23241258)

Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Manager in the month-end and annual closing processes, delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports; coordinating with finance teams, auditors, and other external regulatory authorities;
• Oversee recording, tracking and auditing of fixed assets, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and handling asset capitalization, depreciation and disposal processes;
• Collaborate with system and other finance teams to provide value-added, accurate and timely reporting and capital project information, ensuring adherence to accounting standards;
• Coordinate and manage the preparation and submission of regulatory reports to governmental bodies such as University Grants Committee;
• Supportbudgeting and forecasting process and work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze variances and provide insights and recommendations;
• Review and streamline accounting procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy in fixed assets and project accounting operations;
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and oversee budgetary control and participate in digital transformation projects and process improvement initiatives; and
• Handle ad hoc tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• A degree holder with membership of a recognised professional accounting body;
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in financial and project accounting, preferably within universities, NGOs or sizeable organisations;
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles; detail-oriented, independent, responsible and proactive in seeking solutions;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English and Chinese (Cantonese and preferably Putonghua);
• Strong analytical skills and collaboration abilities; proficiency in computer software such as Oracle, Hyperion, Power BI; and
• Prior working experience in audit firms will be an advantage.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a proficiency test.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 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 from the submission of application may consider their application 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.