FINANCE OFFICE
 
Assistant Finance Manager (Staff Compensation and Benefits Section) (Ref. 250414003-IE)
 
Duties
 
The appointee will be required to:
 
(a) assist in gathering and clarifying business requirements from various stakeholders to ensure comprehensive understanding of project needs;
 
(b) ensure that all statutory and regulatory requirements are thoroughly incorporated into the project specifications;
 
(c) organise and facilitate meetings with vendors and other stakeholders to ensure clear and effective communication of project requirements and expectations;
 
(d) collaborate with technical teams to ensure that the project specifications are feasible and comprehensive;
 
(e) coordinate with business users on project-related activities, including progress and requirement meetings, to ensure alignment and timely execution;
 
(f) support and assist in the tendering process, and provide recommendations based on thorough analysis;
 
(g) handle general administrative work related to the project; and
 
(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or his delegates.
 
Qualifications
 
Applicants should have:
 
(a) a recognised degree in Accounting or related disciplines;
 
(b) a professional accounting qualification or equivalent;
 
(c) experience as a project coordinator or manager, preferably with payroll or HR systems, involving collaboration with IT Office, external consultants and vendors, stakeholders, users and the Finance Office;
 
(d) at least five years of post-qualification experience in accounting, auditing or other related fields, with experience in payroll operations, compensation and benefits and system enhancements being an advantage;  
 
(e) familiarity with HRIS / payroll products such as Oracle, IPL or similar systems operating in either on-site or cloud mode;
 
(f) proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, as well as accounting software applications;
 
(g) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese; and  
 
(h) strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation and analytical skills.  
 
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test. 
 
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/management). Consideration of applications will commence on 28 April 2025 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/.
 
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