Duties:  The appointee will assist Assistant Finance Manager in performing the accounting and finance functions in order to ensure smooth operation of such functions in daily activities as well as to provide efficient and effective professional services to academic colleges/administrative units.  The main accounting and finance functions include general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchase orders, fixed assets, staff costs and financial reporting. The appointee is also required to handle any duties asassigned by his/her team leader and the management.

Requirements:  Candidates should possess a Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or related disciplines and have at least 2 years relevant experience in accounting.  They should have good computer skills including Microsoft Office advanced spreadsheets and word processing, strong analytical skills, effective communication skills in English and Chinese, and be independent and a good team player.  Knowledge of financial systems (e.g. Oracle Financials) will be a definite advantage.

Candidates with less relevant experience will be considered as Accounting Assistant.

Terms of appointment:  Salary placement will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The contract will normally be for 2 years with the possibility of renewal subject to review.  A contract-end gratuity (taxable) will be payable upon satisfactory completion of the contract. Medical and dental benefits, annual leave and the use of sports and library facilities will be provided where applicable.  The School provides excellent staff development opportunities.

Applications:   Please send your application quoting the reference number to the Human Resources Team, HKU SPACE, 7/F., T. T. Tsui Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.  You may also apply online or download an application form from http://hkuspace.hku.hk or obtain it by fax (852) 2540 3271.

Closing Date for Applications:  29 February 2016

The information provided will only be used for consideration of your application.  Applicants not contacted within eight weeks from the closing date may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.  Unsuccessful applications will be kept for a maximum period of 6 months.

HKU SPACE, which is the extension arm of The University of Hong Kong and a leading provider of continuing and professional education, offers both award-bearing programmes and non-award bearing courses.  More information about HKU SPACE is available at http://hkuspace.hku.hk.