Accounting Officer – Central Student Financials (“CSF”) team (Job ID: 9793)

Job Title: Accounting Officer (“AO”) – Central Student Financials (“CSF”) team

Department: Finance Office

Job ID: 9793

Job Posting Details

Job Summary: The AO (Accounting Officer) is responsible for managing all aspects of student financial matters, ensuring that all incomes and expenses are accurately recorded and processed in a timely manner. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other staff members across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and process student payments, collection of tuition fees, student charges, and miscellaneous income, refunds, and disbursements.
• Review and maintain accurate and timely financial transactions, accounting records and reporting of student related matters.
• Administer student related systems and monitor student payment status in accordance with established policies / procedures.
• Assist in User Acceptance Test for system development and process improvement.
• Handle student and user enquiries on student financials related matters.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting or a related discipline with a minimum of 4 years’ working experience. Proficiency in Excel and MS Office and a good command of English and Chinese are required. The appointee should have good communication and interpersonal skills; be flexible and adaptive in a changing environment, detail-oriented, responsible, and self-motivated. Hands-on experience in ERP System will be an advantage. (Duration: 2 years)

(Applicants who have applied earlier to the same position need not re-apply.)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Application Procedure

In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Saturday, 13 April 2024. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of

inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.