The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI’s core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Communications Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies, Advanced Electronic Components and Systems, IoT Sensing and AI Technologies, and Intelligent Perception and Control Technologies.

It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, and Metaverse.

Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. ASTRI has transferred about 1,600 technologies to the industries and has been granted close to 1,200 patents in the Mainland, the United States, and other countries.

To support our constant endeavour to position Hong Kong as a world-class smart city and an international hub of innovation and technology, we are seeking qualified professionals to fill the following position(s):

Reference ID # CFO/AC/AC/2201

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare all day-to-day R&D project accounting activities, including but not limited to preparing invoices and handling income received, conducting project fund checking and budgetary control

• Prepare R&D projects related monthly reports

• Prepare fixed assets reconciliation and maintenance

• Prepare R&D project accounts and statements to ensure compliance with policies and guidelines

• Liaise with external auditors for preparing and coordinating R&D project audit accounts

• Prepare R&D project audit accounts paper and materials for Audit Committee approval

• Adhere to proper accounting methods, policies, and principles

• Implement internal control policies and procedures following both statutory and Government funding requirements

• Perform any other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant with a degree in Accounting or a related discipline

• At least 4 years of hands-on and relevant experience

• Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism

• A self-motivator and team player to handle job duties with tight deadlines and ad hoc requests

• Strong sense of ownership

• Ability to multitask with good time-management skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Hands-on experience with Cognos TM1 preferred

• Knowledge of the FLEX accounting system is an advantage

• Proficiency in written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin

• Live ASTRI values

Application:

The appointment will be on renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and performance-linked variable pay. Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical, insurance coverage and contribution to MPF. The incumbent will normally work a five-day week.

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV within two weeks of the post date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until the post is filled.

The resume should not include any sensitive personal information such as ID card number or travel document number etc. 

Position offer is subject to the applicant’s experience and academic qualification. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. ASTRI reserves the right not to fill the position.

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