Assistant Accountant (Payment) (Ref. 261021002-IE)

FINANCE OFFICE

Assistant Accountant (Payment) (Ref. 261021002-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) process supplier invoice, student and staff claims, ensuring compliance with University’s policies, funding guidelines and Key Performance Indicators;

(b) process payment runs (auto-pay, telegraphic transfers and cheques, etc.) in a timely manner; 

(c) perform bank reconciliations and liaise with user units and banks to resolve payment issues and handle enquiries in a professional manner;

(d) support user acceptance test for finance digitalisation projects; and

(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or his delegate.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree in Accounting or related disciplines; or a recognised diploma/certificate plus at least one year of work experience in accounting, auditing and other related fields;

(b) proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with hands-on experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system will be an advantage;

(c) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese; preferably with fluency in Putonghua;

(d) strong problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills; and

(e) a strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation.

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.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/general).  Consideration of applications will commence on 26 October 2026 until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.  To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.