# Assistant Accounting Officer

**Company**: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
**Location**: Hong Kong
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Finance
**Industry**: Education

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## Description

The Assistant Accounting Officer is responsible for managing all aspects of vendor payment processes.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Handle vendor payment processes in compliance with Policy and Procedure of the University

- Prepare AP vouchers and arrange payments before the scheduled payment date

- Prepare provision / accrual entries for month-end closing

- Record payments for TT / Direct Debit and Prepayment transactions

- Perform the 3-way matching process and all checking procedures to ensure accuracy of vendor settlements

- Participate in system enhancement projects and the UAT process

- Provide support and communicate with other team members

- Report to Assistant Finance Manager of payment team

- Conduct ad hoc assignment as assigned by the supervisor

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree or diploma in accounting or a related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience. Proficiency in Excel and MS Office, as well as a good command of English and Chinese are required. The appointee should possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and be flexible and adaptive in a changing environment, detailed-oriented, responsible, focus on data accuracy and self-motivated. Ability to work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating initiative, drive, and enthusiasm is desirable. Hands-on experience in an ERP system will be an advantage.

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

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## Skills

### Required
- Accounting
- Excel
- MS Office
- English
- Chinese

### Nice to have
- ERP system

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