Salary:$18,916 per month
Entry Requirements:(1)(i) Level 2 or equivalent (Note 1) or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) (Note 2), or equivalent; or
(ii) Level 2 (Note 3)/Grade E or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) (Note 2), or equivalent;
(2) A minimum of three years’ post-qualification working experience in accounting field;
(3) Level 2 (Note 3) or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent.
(4) Be familiar with computer operations and software like Microsoft Word and Excel, etc.; and
(5) Independent, good sense of responsibility, hardworking, patient, willing to work under pressure, good communication skills and a good team player.
Note:
Note 1: “Attained with Distinction” in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade C in Other Language subjects in the HKDSEE are accepted as equivalent to Level 3 in the New Senior Secondary subjects in the HKDSEE. “Attained” in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade E in Other Language subjects in the HKDSEE are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the New Senior Secondary subjects in the HKDSEE.
Note 2: The subjects may include Chinese Language and English Language.
Note 3: “Grade C” and “Grade E” in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to “Level 3” and “Level 2” respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.
Duties:
(1) To carry out daily accounting and filing duties;
(2) To assist in organising accounts receivable ageing reports and pursuing outstanding debts;
(3) To supervise the team, guide subordinates, and check the invoices, accounting entries, payment vouchers, compensation cases, and monthly and quarterly reports prepared by the subordinates;
(4) To prepare audit schedules;
(5) To handle enquiries from internal staff, vendors, postal administrations and members of the public;
(6) To perform general clerical duties; and
(7) To undertake any other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Location of Work: Kowloon Bay (The actual location of work assigned is subject to the operational need of Hongkong Post.)
Hours of Work: The basic working hours are 48 hours gross per 5-day week, selected candidates are required to work during the following period of time (including 1-hour meal break):
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday:
from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
- Tuesday and Thursday:
from 8:30 am to 6:15 pm
Subject to the operational need, on-duty on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays may be required. (The actual hours of work assigned are subject to operational need of Hongkong Post.)
Terms of Appointment:The successful candidate(s) will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for twelve months. Subject to operational needs, employees with good performance may have the opportunity for contract renewal after completion of the first contract.
Fringe Benefits
(1) Rest days, statutory holidays, annual leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted on terms not less favourable than the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.
(2) An end-of-contract gratuity may be granted upon completion of the contract with satisfactory performance and conduct. Such gratuity, if granted, plus any contribution made by the Government to the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Scheme, will be equal to 10% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.
How to apply:Applicants should submit Application Forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] before 6:00 p.m. on 10 July 2025 (Hong Kong Time) through one of the means below:
(i) online through the Civil Service Bureau’s website at http://www.csb.gov.hk;
(ii) in person to the drop box provided at G/F, Hongkong Post Building, 8 Wang Kee Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon; The opening hours of the drop box are from 8:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Saturday, except public holiday; or
(iii) by post to the Personnel & Appointments Section, 7/F, Hongkong Post Building, 8 Wang Kee Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon (the postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of application). Please state on the envelope “Application for the Post of Accounting Supervisor”. Please ensure that the delivery address on the envelope is correct and sufficient postage is paid. An applicant will bear any consequences arising from not paying sufficient postage.
Application Forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau's website (http://www.csb.gov.hk).
The new version of application form for Government jobs G.F. 340 (Rev.7/2023) has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023). If candidates submit the old version form G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013), they will be required to fill in the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further.
Applications which are incomplete, unclear, late, with insufficient postage, submitted by fax or e-mail, or not made in the prescribed form will not be processed. Towards the application deadline, our on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your on-line application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.
Applicants are encouraged to provide their email address on the application forms. Candidates who are invited for interview will normally receive an invitation (by email or by post) within 4 weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for the interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. The period of notification for interview may be longer when a large number of applications are received or in exceptional circumstances.
Contact Address: Personnel & Appointments Section, 7/F, Hongkong Post Building, 8 Wang Kee Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon
Enquiry Telephone:2120 2550
Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):10/07/2025 18:00:00
Web Site of Department:http://www.hongkongpost.hk
General Notes:
(1) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
(2) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(3) Candidates appointed must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region unless specified otherwise.
(4) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise short-listing criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the selection interview.
(5) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to the fitness test and interview without being subject to any further shortlisting criteria. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities”.
(6) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(7) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by post to the Personnel & Appointments Section, 7/F, Hongkong Post Building, 8 Wang Kee Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon on or before 17 July 2025 (the postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of submission and documents which are submitted late, by fax or email will not be accepted). Please specify “Application for the Post of Accounting Supervisor” on the envelope and ensure that sufficient postage is paid. Applicants who apply through the on-line application system should state clearly the internet application number on the documents.
