Duties:  The appointee will assist Senior Finance Manager in managing proactively the fixed assets and inventory accounting and finance functions in order to ensure smooth operation of these functions in daily activities as well as to provide efficient and effective professional services to academic colleges/administrative units.  The main duties include but are not limited to the following:-

• To oversee the daily operations of fixed assets and inventory functions and implement good practices for maintaining the fixed asset register and inventory records in order to ensure the stewardship of the assets of the School.
• To perform month-end/year-end accounts closing in fixed assets and inventory so as to prepare relevant financial statements and supporting schedules on a timely manner and in accordance with the accounting standards, the School’s policies and the relevant regulations.
• To provide core support in preparing fixed assets and inventory financial and management reports for monthly closing, quarterly forecasts and 3-year Financial Plan.
• To assist in the continuous system enhancement of Fixed Asset and Inventory Module.
• To furnish management accounting information and provide core support in preparing financial and management reports to an academic college on a timely and professional manner, in particular for monthly accounts, quarterly forecasts and 3-year Financial Plan.
• To perform temp staff payments, MPF transactions and the reconciliation of records and to assist in related system enhancement.
• To liaise and cooperate with various units to ensure consistent and accurate recording and reporting.
• To undertake any ad hoc tasks as required.

Requirements:  Candidates should be a qualified accountant with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related disciplines, and have a minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience with at least 4 years at similar managerial level.  They should have proven working experience in the best practices of finance operation, with working knowledge of HKFRS and high literacy in MS Office suite.  Previous experience in Oracle Financial System and/or PeopleSoft Human Capital Management software will be an advantage.  They should possess management, analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal skills, good written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua), and the ability to work well under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

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 apply online or download an application form from http://hkuspace.hku.hk or obtain it by fax (852) 2540 3271.

Closing Date for Applications:  20 June 2016

The information provided in an application will only be used for the purpose of consideration for appointment by HKU SPACE.  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.