Assistant Officer (Temporary Appointment)

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 260806010 學系/部門：Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering Category: General Staff 截止日期：13 August 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=260806010 ---

(Ref. 260806010)

[Appointment period: twelve months]

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) perform general accounting and purchasing duties, including financial accounting, management accounting, budgeting, accounting and purchasing operations;

(b) consolidate the Department’s accounts and budgets, and support the financial management of academic and research programmes and activities organised by the Department;

(c) assist in compiling various kinds of reports and presentation materials as well as maintaining record systems effectively;

(d) handle general office administration;

(e) handle written and verbal enquiries; and

(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree with at least three years of relevant post-qualification experience and a good track record in programme administration, accounting and purchasing operations, financial system support or related fields;

(b) good understanding of online payment facilities, purchasing processes, cost allocation, financial reporting and budget management in tertiary institutions or similar organisations;

(c) solid and hands-on experience and strong technical knowledge of implementation and support of management information systems, such as Oracle Financials etc;

(d) an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage;

(e) good problem solving skills and computer literacy, including Chinese word processing, PowerPoint and Excel;

(f) the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines; and

(g) good analytical, organisational, interpersonal and leadership skills, and the ability to work independently within a team.

Preference will be given to those with solid programme administration, accounting and purchasing experience in tertiary institutions in Hong Kong.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Consideration of applications will commence on 13 August 2026 until the position is filled.