Accounting Manager (Income and Project), School of Continuing Education

Hong Kong Baptist University • Full Time • Hong Kong, HK • 1d ago

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

The School of Continuing Education, one of the seven Faculties/Schools of the University and a major provider of continuing and professional education in Hong Kong, offers a wide range of full-time and part-time programmes at the post-secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate levels for young learners and working adults. It also offers in-house training and short courses to meet the community needs and market demands. Operated on a self-financed basis, the School and its College of International Education currently employ about 400 full-time staff and 550 part-time instructors. The School is inviting applications for the following position:

Accounting Manager (Income and Project) (25260561)

The School aims to complete registration as a post-secondary college within the next few years, committed to enhancing the internationalisation and diversification of higher education, and developing distinctive and professional programmes that address the manpower needs of society. Once this strategic development is solidified, it is planned that the role will evolve with a long-term prospect.

To support this transformation, the Accounts and Purchasing Section is seeking an Accounting Manager to support the Senior Accounting Manager to oversee various functions of the Section to enable the School’s strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

Oversee daily accounting transactions, including purchasing, budget checking, income collection, payment;
Assist in managing procurement activities including supplier and tender management;
Maintain accurate financial records by ensuring all income and expenditures are properly recorded, implementing controls to prevent errors such as double payments, and handling payment processing for purchases;
Collaborate with internal divisions of the School and the Finance Office of the University to resolve accounting and purchasing matters;
Supervise and guide subordinate staff to support efficient operations;
Coordinate programme-related tasks such as handling enquiries and liaise with administrators;
Conduct analytical reviews of financial statements and budgets;
Lead inventory control and financial administration;
Assist in the annual budgeting cycle; and
Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with membership in a recognised professional accounting body;
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education or public sector settings;
Strong analytical and reporting skills; proficiency in Advanced Excel and common accounting systems;
Sound understanding of internal controls, compliance and funding code application;
Proven supervisory experience with a track record of effective, deadline-driven teams;
Very good command of written and spoken English and Chinese;
High competency in computer applications and compilation of statistical data;
Well-organised, detail-minded, highly self-motivated, and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision; and
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract ending in August 2027. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of applications may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The School reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

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