Key Responsibilities

• To assist in the day-to-day procurement activities, accounting operations and yearly audits
• To liaise with external parties e.g. caterers, suppliers, auditors, government officials, etc
• To plan, prepare and run PTA events
• To handle parent inquiries and keep them informed about news & special arrangements
• To serve as a secretary to the PTA Committee and attend meetings as required

Requirements

Essential criteria

• Tertiary educated with at least 3-year working experience with proven administrative and/or secretarial support experience
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Confidence in learning new computer systems
• Experience in multicultural working environment
• Permanent resident or holder of a valid dependent visa who is not prohibited from taking up an employment in Hong Kong

• Fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin
• Possess a sound knowledge of bookkeeping and procurement
• A fast and eager learner who is able to communicate with confidence and positivity
• Experience in organising meetings and taking minutes

In addition to the above criteria, the successful candidate should be

• Customer service focused
• Detail-minded and committed to follow up
• Able to take initiative and handle all assigned work in a logical, planned way
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work overtime if needed

Closing Date: 24 October 2022

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities within ESF.

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

About the Team
KJS is one of the primary schools under the English Schools Foundation (ESF), the largest provider of English-medium international education in Hong Kong, and is a large, well-established five form entry school catering for 900 students from Year 1 to Year 6, and is an IB World School. Teaching and learning at KJS is rich in inquiry and underpinned by a rigorous approach to pedagogy and practice.

At KJS, our staff work in close partnership to realise our School Vision of “Success for Every Child”. Our aim is to help students develop the confidence, self-esteem and motivation necessary to “become lifelong learners who are empowered to take action to make a positive difference in the world”. We are committed to achieving our vision by:

● Being internationally minded.
● Our commitment to developing a community of learners.
● Developing independence and collaboration in pursuit of excellence.
● Valuing mistakes as learning opportunities and recognising endeavor.
● Treating others as we would like to be treated.
● Recognizing, respecting and actively seeking the ideas and opinions of others.
● Encouraging creativity and innovation.
● Having high expectations of ourselves and others.
● Promoting physical, social and emotional well-being across the community.
● Demonstrating our values through responsible action.

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