Accounting Officer I/II (Payment) in the Finance Office [Ref. A/467/09]

 

Duties

Report to one of the payment teams and duties include to:

  1. Process incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures;
  2. Ensure proper approval, correct coding, accurate recording of invoices in ERP system and timely performing 3 ways/2 ways matching for payment;
  3. Assist in general ledger journal entries and purchase card and bank account reconciliation;
  4. Liaise and communicate with both internal user departments and suppliers for timely process of payment;
  5. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual schedules as required; and
  6. Perform any other payment duties as assigned.


Requirements

5 passes in HKCEE/HKDSEE including English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics with at least 6 years’ relevant experience preferably in universities/NGOs/sizeable organizations.  A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance /Business or related disciplines, being a qualified accountant and a member of recognized professional accounting bodies are preferred but not mandatory.  Proficiency in PC skills and experience in Oracle Financials/P2P or other ERP systems, excellent communication skills with good command of English and Putonghua, attention to details with strong commitment, and being self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team are required.

Candidates with less experience may be considered for appointment as Accounting Officer II.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract; fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes.

Information and Application

Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. 

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