Description
The Finance Office at HKUST is seeking an accounting professional to join the Financial Planning and Reporting Unit.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and Cost Allocation Guidelines (CAG) for UGC-funded and non-UGC-funded activities.
- Reviewing monthly financial statements to identify unusual transactions and address long-outstanding items.
- Preparing audit schedules and supporting internal and external audits.
- Assisting in the preparation of the University's annual budget, analyzing budget proposals, conducting forecasts, and variance analysis.
- Compiling Common Data Collection Format (CDCF) reports and fulfilling other financial reporting requirements as requested by the University Grants Committee.
- Supporting system implementation and process re-engineering to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
- Carrying out other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Requirements:
- A university degree in accounting, business, or finance, and a recognized professional accounting qualification.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in universities, NGOs, or sizable organizations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
- Proficiency in English and Chinese (including Putonghua).
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.
The position is offered on a 2-year contract, renewable. The starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, and a gratuity payable upon successful completion of the contract.