Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager

Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company that helps individuals and institutions advance their goals in an ever-changing world. Our broad portfolio of solutions help students and professionals further their education and careers, universities and educational institutions attract and support students, and businesses maximize employee recruitment and development. Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC).

Kaplan in Hong Kong is one of the largest educational institutions in terms of service scope as well as student population. Located in the prime commercial districts, Kaplan offers a comprehensive range of programs from language education and standardized test preparation to professional accountancy/financial training and higher education sub-degree/degree courses. Kaplan Hong Kong has more than 140 experienced professionals and dedicated staff, each committed to building futures, one success story at a time. We would like to invite high calibre candidates to fill the following position: -

Responsibilities:

• Directly report to Financial Controller.
• Support daily accounting works and month end closing process including Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Manage payment process through effective communications with worldwide stakeholders, and ensure payments in compliance with Corporate Policy.
• Reconciliations and analysis on payment related financial numbers.
• Resolve invoice compliance issues and escalate to senior management when necessary.
• Assist in Accounts Payable automation project or other ad hoc assignments as required.

Requirements:

• University graduate or above in Accounting, Finance, Business administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in accounting related field, preferably in multinational environment
• CPA qualification is highly preferred.
• Good team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamic Great Plain or other equivalent accounting system is preferable.
• Proficiency in MS Powerpoint, Word, Excel (including pivot table, excel formulae; knowledge on macro is a plus)
• Proficient in English, Cantonese and Mandarin (verbal and written)
• Proactive and good at teamwork, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-minded, self-motivated, able to work under pressure.
• Immediate available is highly preferred.
• Candidate with more experience will be considered as Assistant Manager.

Kaplan helps individuals achieve their educational and career goals. ACTION NOW and send your application letter with full resume stating present and expected salary as well as availability to: Human Resources Department, Kaplan Hong Kong via " Apply Now " today!

(Kaplan Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. We would ensure that every job applicant and employee has equal employment opportunities. You will not be disadvantaged because of your age, sex, pregnancy, disability, race, marital status or family status during your employment or when applying for a job with us. What matters to us are your suitability and capability for the job position. At Kaplan Hong Kong, we believe that everyone has the right to work in an environment free of discrimination, harassment, vilification, and victimization. We will not tolerate such behaviors under any circumstances.)