The Accounting Officer is responsible primarily for providing and supporting the payment control, financial assessment, monitoring and accounting functions related to the operation of the CIIF Secretariat, including:

• (a)processing and evaluating the reimbursement claims, audit and other financial reports submitted by grantees;
• (b)assessing project proposals, especially from the financial and budgeting perspectives;
• (c)co-ordinating with other government departments and grantees on payments and other financial matters;
• (d)operating an appropriate and efficient internal payment, accounting, and control mechanisms in support of the Fund operation;
• (e)managing, operating and updating an effective database system (with both financial and non-financial functions) for the Fund;
• (f)controlling the overall financial position of the Fund and preparing appropriate financial reports (including cash flow forecasts, variance analysis, statement of expenditure etc) for the Fund; and
• (g)performing any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Candidates should :

• (a)
  • (i)have a degree in Accountancy from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent; or
  • (ii)be a registered student of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants Qualification Programme, or equivalent;
• (b)have at least 5 years of post-qualification full-time working experience in the accounting field. Practical experience in operating payment control systems and familiarity with public accountability requirements involved in managing government funds and assessing project viability would be an advantage;
• (c)have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 [See Note] or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent; and
• (d)have good knowledge of computer software applications including MS Office and Excel, and use of computer in database management.