An exciting opportunity exists for a proactive and experienced Finance / Administrative Assistant to join our growing team in the East Asia region. 

Reporting to the Head of Business Operations, East Asia in Hong Kong , this role will work in collaboration with the Finance Manager and Project Operations Team to provide book-keeping and overall office administrative support based in Hong Kong.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

Financial support:

• Processing timely payment of  vendors' invoices, employees' expense claims, all accounts payable transactions and accurately captured on the Financial Force
• Ensure financial records are correctly authorised and coded
• Resolve accounts payable queries in a timely manner
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register and reconcile between general ledger on a monthly basis
• Responsible for preparation of  standard monthly journals
• Perform reconciliation of all bank accounts, creditor statements, accruals, prepayments, other balance sheet accounts and resolution of discrepeancies

Office administration:

• General administrative support for the Hong Kong office, including management of vendors, post, couriers, office cleaning, maintenance of office equipment and supplies, etc.
• Provide support to the team including general inquiries/service calls, preparation of presentation and reports, travel arrangements, diary management, meeting set up, etc.
• Greeting visitors

The ideal candidate will possess:

• At least 5 years experience in a similar role
• Strong MS Office proficiency
• A high degree of ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and responsiveness
• Sound attention to detail
• Excellent organisational abilities
• High level communication skills – verbal and written English

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.   It includes 20 days of annual leave, medical insurance including annual medical check-up, dental, hospitalisation and outpatient coverage; voluntary contribution of MPF by employer;  sound learning and development opportunities. 

Application and enquires for this role will be treated in strict confidence. Please follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about your future with George Clinical.

We are reviewing applications as we receive them but please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

You must have full working rights in Hong Kong to apply for this role.

George Clinical is the clinical trials management arm of The George Institute for Global Health and provides contract research services to pharmaceutical companies as well as supporting internal Institute projects. The George Institute has an international reputation in designing and implementing clinical research in a large range of therapeutic areas.  

George Clinical leverages this expertise in scientific leadership, and the associated investigator networks when conducting clinical research for their sponsors.   George Clinical has staff and facilities in Australia, New Zealand, East Asia, India, China, US and UK has established partnerships with other leading research organisations in North America, Europe and Asia for a truly global reach.  

Please visit our websites George Clinical, The George Institute and LinkedIn for more information on our organisation and to view other opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region.