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Assistant Director of Finance (System Support & Development) (Ref.: 22001GB)

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

  • Company Industries:Education

Job Information

  • Post Date:2022-08-26
  • Location:Mong Kok
  • Employment Type:Full Time
  • Job Function:Education  Others
  • Benefits:Dental insurance, Gratuity, Life insurance, Medical insurance

Job Description

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Finance and Facilities Management Office:

To cope with the development of the University, Finance and Facilities Management Office will be relocated to Ngau Tau Kok in October 2022.

Assistant Director of Finance (System Support & Development) (Ref.: 22001GB)

Major Duties and Responsibilities 
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Facilities Management, the appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

  • Reviewing and analyzing the effectiveness and efficiency of existing financial system, and developing roadmaps and strategies for process improvement and automation of finance operation;
  • Assessing and determining the adequate data retrieval methodologies in order to respond to various reporting requirements in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Overseeing the integrity of access, data and system interfaces;
  • Working with finance / business leaders to define business and financial requirements and system goals, and identifying and resolving system issues;
  • Providing a timely response to system-related interruptions of critical business processes or critical interfaces (e.g. to banks); and
  • Developing long-term plans for the incorporation of emerging technologies and financial system functionalities not currently used by the University to improve operational efficiency.

Candidates
Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

  • A recognized degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Business Information System, or related discipline;
  • Minimum 8 years' financial / accounting system experience with hands-on solid experience in system support, development and implementation;
  • Knowledge and experience in supporting Oracle Finance is an advantage,
  • Strong leadership, analytical mindset, problem solving skills, and the willingness to drive changes for continuous improvement in a complex environment;
  • Proven ability in working effectively with various stakeholders; and
  • Service-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills both in English and Chinese (preferably including Putonghua).

Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment
An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.


To Apply
Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.
https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=22001GB     

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in early August 2022 need not re-apply.)


Closing date of application:  8 September 2022


The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment.  For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website.  If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application is unsuccessful.

Company Info

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) through the planned HKMU (Zhaoqing) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

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