Hong Kong Maritime Museum Ltd 香港海事博物館招聘

Accounting Officer/Accounts Clerk

ORGANISATIONAL MISSION

The Hong Kong Maritime Museum (HKMM) is an independent, non-profit registered charity founded by members of the Hong Kong shipping industry, supported by the business community, individuals and the Hong Kong SAR Government. As a cultural institution, we are dedicated to showcasing and preserving the maritime heritage and contemporary marine environment of Hong Kong and the South China Sea. Rooted in China, but looking to the world, we aim to inspire people's appreciation of their relationship with the sea. By connecting East and West, maritime cultural heritage and sustainable ocean development, we delve into the profound ties between people and the sea. Through our rich exhibitions and educational programs, we hope to cultivate public passion and respect for maritime culture and promote the sustainable development of the marine environment.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The function of the Accounting Officer/Accounts Clerk is to assist the Finance Manager by undertaking day-to-day data entry into the MYOB accounting system. He/She is also required to carry out daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations to support the integrity of the Museum’s accounts and assist in the preparation of the financial statements.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To review and input all retail POS entries into the MYOB system.

2. To facilitate and provide support to inventory operations.

3. To maintain inventory control and assist in physical stock-take.

4. To ensure all purchase invoices are placed in the MYOB system on a daily basis.

5. To prepare payments and issue cheques, T/T, etc.

6. To perform accounts receivable functions, including the issuance of invoices & debt collections.

7. To undertake all routine banking arrangements, including cheque and cash deposits.

8. To support daily accounting duty, documentation, and filing.

9. To prepare petty cash vouchers.

10. Assist in the preparation of monthly closing and related schedules, Year-End closing, and audit.

11. To assist in ad hoc assignments.

12. To carry out other duties as directed by the Finance Manager.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Accounting Officer/Accounts Clerk is accountable for

Accurate and daily updating of the MYOB system.
Maintenance of a finance filing system.
Timely and accurate preparation of the B/S schedules

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Diploma holder or above in accounting or a relevant discipline.
Experience in MYOB (ABSS) & POS is an advantage.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position; if more experience will be considered as Accounting Officer.
Good command of English, both written and verbal.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Good at MS Office skills (Word, Excel).
Self-motivated, responsible, willing to learn, and attentive to details.
Immediate availability is highly preferred.

TO APPLY:

Interested parties, please submit application with cover letter, CV, and portfolio of previous work (if any) to creamyyip@hkmaritimemuseum.org and willycheung@hkmaritimemuseum.org.

Note: Personal data collected are for assessment of suitability for employment. Unless employed, all personal data submitted will be destroyed after the completion of this recruitment exercise. Any person data request should be submitted to the Executive Officer by email.