School of Accounting and Finance
Project Assistant
(Ref. 260903012)
[Appointment period: twelve months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the project – “Quant cloud centre for AI in accounting and finance”. He/she is also required to:
(a) assist in the daily administration and operation of the Centre;
(b) assist in organising meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences, and other Centre activities;
(c) coordinate internal communication with schools, departments, faculty members, and relevant administrative units;
(d) maintain and update HR-related information, records, and documentation;
(e) support project coordination, reporting, scheduling, and general administrative matters;
(f) liaise with relevant university offices and assist in handling procedures through university systems; and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Centre Director or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) an honours degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or an equivalent qualification;
(b) a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese;
(c) good organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
(d) proficiency in Microsoft Office and common administrative systems;
(e) the ability to work independently and as part of a team; and
(f) relevant experience in a university, research centre, or administrative setting.
Preference will be given to those who are familiar with university systems and procedures.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Jingran Zhao at telephone number 2766 7970 or via email at jingran.zhao@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 10 September 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 3 September 2026