English Schools Foundation

Accounting Officer - Finance Office

English Schools Foundation  •  Kwun Tong, HK / Hong Kong, HK (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Department: Finance Office

Job Posting Details

Finance Office is looking for an accounting professional with excellent communication skills and problem-solving skills to assist in payroll operations. The Accounting Officer is responsible for handling payroll and benefits and will report to the Assistant Finance Manager.

The job location for this position will be in Kwun Tong.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Ensure compliance with the University's polices and external regulatory requirements
  • Prepare financial reports and reconciliation
  • Handle payment of regular and temporary staff payroll and benefits
  • Support system enhancement and conduct user acceptance tests
  • Perform any other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • Minimum 5 years' relevant experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Fluency in English and Chinese (including Mandarin)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Adaptability in dynamic environments, able to work independently and efficiently under pressure, responsible, and self-motivated
  • Hands-on experience with ERP system is advantageous
  • Professional qualification in accounting body is advantageous

Duration: 2 years (renewable)

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.

Please apply on or before: 24 November 2026.

(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.

English Schools Foundation

About English Schools Foundation

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest provider of English-medium international education in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools are on a combined mission - to help every student to be the best that they can be.

Every day, our world-class teaching staff deliver an outstanding education to our students - based on a simple principle: every child is unique.

We have 18,000 students from more than 60 different nationalities walking through the gates of our 22 schools every single day.

ESF is proud of the high academic and wider achievements of our students. This year, an incredible 43 ESF students achieved the perfect score of 45 points in the IB Diploma examinations. More than 95% of our students go on to leading universities worldwide.

We are equally as proud of the many sporting, artistic and leadership achievements of our students. Our schools are bursting with energy, our staff are world leading and our students and their families are, quite simply, amazing.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Quarry Bay, HK
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
edu.hk
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