Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education.  Lingnan University is a global leader in providing quality education focusing on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world.  Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital era.

Lingnan University’s Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, School of Data Science, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies run undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes.  Its liberal arts education model blends the arts, science, and elements around human and humanities.  Lingnan University strives to enhance innovation and technology research to drive a positive impact in the society and the world.  Building upon Lingnan University’s existing strength in combining the best of the Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions, the University will leverage its geographical strength in the Northern Metropolis and pioneer the liberal arts education model in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond.  Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:
 

Senior Accounting Officer 
Finance Office
(Post Ref.:24/250)

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide spectrum of accounting duties independently
• Provide quality accounting services and financial advice to academic/administrative units 
• Compile budgets and prepare analyses between the budget and the actual figures
• Perform cost re‐charging in accordance with Government regulations
• Assist the supervisors to prepare statutory financial statements and compile returns required by the Government
• Assist the supervisors to streamline the workflows to improve the work efficiency
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
   

Requirements

• A recognized degree or equivalent qualifications in Accounting or related disciplines
• Relevant experience in one or more areas of accounting work, such as handling full set of accounts, preparing financial statements and analyses, preparing budgets, processing accounts payables/receivables, managing project accounts, and writing reports are required
• Good analytical and communication skills
• As a good team player 
• Ability to multi-tasking, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent PC skills in MS Office and good knowledge of computerized accounting systems 
• Experience in the higher education / non-governmental organization sector will be a definite advantage
   

Salary and Benefits
The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, and gratuity. 
 

Application Procedure (online application only)
Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application.  Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer.  Review of applications will continue until the post is filled.  Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search.  We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.