Job Title:        Accounting Officer
Department:   Finance Office
Job ID:            4385

Job Posting Details

The appointee will work in the Management Accounting & Projects Unit. He/She will have the opportunity to acquire and develop his/her financial and accounting skills by assignment to various units within the Finance Office.  His/Her major responsibilities will include:

1. assisting in system design, implementation of Cost Allocation System Model and other system interface, and performing User Acceptance Test;
2. preparing data analysis and management reports of Cost Allocation results;
3. supporting the modification of Cost Allocation System Model;
4. assisting in the implementation of new Chart of Accounts;
5. supporting the management reporting and other operation/accounting duties; and
6. performing other ad-hoc duties as requested by supervisors.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or a diploma in accounting or related disciplines, with at least 3 years of relevant working experience in accounting, finance or auditing. They should be members or student members of accounting bodies such as HKICPA/ACCA. Proficiency in Excel, Powerpoint, MS Office and a good command of English are required.  Use of Advanced Excel functions is preferred.  The appointee should be a good team player with good analytical skills, self-motivated, responsible and independent with a can-do attitude. He/She should also be willing to work under pressure and overtime occasionally to meet deadlines.  Experience in PeopleSoft ERP System will be an advantage.  Suitable candidate with less experience may be considered for the post of Assistant Accounting Officer. (Duration: 2 years, renewable)

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement placed on 24 Dec 2018 need not re-apply.)

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.

Application Procedure
In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (http://jobs.ust.hk/) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Monday, 4 February 2019.  Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission.  We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.