FINANCE OFFICE 

Accountant (Ref. 20052602-IE) 

Duties 

The appointee will be assigned to the Accounting Operations Section of the Finance Office and be responsible for the following duties: 

(a) perform staff cost analysis and projection for the management and funding bodies; 

(b) support the review work and outline the financial implications on pay level and adjustment review for Council’s decision; 

(c) participate in the development and implementation of the “SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll Systems and Concur Claim System”; 

(d) supervise the daily operations of payroll and benefits, staff claims and the related payments of the University and its subsidiaries, including verifying payments and related tax filing, handling complex cases, and ensuring compliance with relevant statutory requirements, policies and regulations; 

(e) assist in supervising a team of staff; 

(f) handle general office administration; and 

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or her delegates. 

Qualifications   

Applicants should have: 

(a) a recognised degree in Accounting or related disciplines; 

(b) a professional accounting qualification or equivalent; 

(c) at least five years of post-qualification experience in accounting, auditing or other related fields, with experience in payroll operations, system development and/or enhancement being an advantage;  

(d) some supervisory experience; 

(e) proficiency in Microsoft Office software and accounting software applications; 

(f) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese; and  

(g) strong communication and interpersonal skills.  

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

Remuneration and Conditions of Service 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.  

Application 

Please send a completed application form by post to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or by clicking 立即申請 . Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. If a separate curriculum vitae is to be provided, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. The closing date for application is Tuesday, 9 June 2020. Applicants who are not invited to an interview within two months from the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php. 

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.