Senior Accountant (Japanese Speaker) - Shanghai, China

Job Posting Title:

Senior Accountant (Japanese Speaker)

Req ID:

10092870

Job Description:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the accounting processes and deliverables for 1 or multiple line of business for APAC region in compliance with accounting standards and company policies. The Senior Accountant will liaise on a day to day basis with local and regional Finance, local business operations as well as the controllership teams in the US. The role is expected to have strong accounting technical knowledge and prior general ledger accounting experience. Scrutiny of subjective reserves and review of complex accounting is a core part of the job. The role is responsible to maintain the internal controls which impact financial compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record all general ledger entries in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Preparation of financial reports such as BS fluctuation analysis with commentary and follow up actions as required
• Perform monthly and quarterly closing and follow up on the long-time outstanding item.
• AR accounting and calculate bad debt
• Analysing complex financial reports and records
• Work closely with finance and business teams to ensure all the transactions have been captured properly.
• Work closely with statutory & tax accounting team to ensure tax related compliance.
• Work with US controllership team for quarterly deliverables and variance analysis.
• Understand company-wide accounting policies and apply relevant policies appropriately.
• Identify and drive areas of improvement within current processes with aim of maintaining the current high standard of service provided.
• Any other internal reports required by different stakeholders.
• Assist with internal and external audit.        
• Might coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments
• Supporting management and wider finance team on any ad-hoc duties or projects.

Requirement:

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or related major
• CPA or equivalent is preferred
• Solid Knowledge of both USGAAP and IFRS
• Good written and verbal Japanese and English knowledge
• Experience in working with both Big 4 audit firms and multinational company is preferred
• Solid Microsoft suite skills, especially Excel, Word and Outlook
• Good understanding of the business (including interpretation of business events)
• General understanding of taxation principles (both direct and indirect taxes)
• General understanding of legal principles (especially contract law)
• Strong understanding of internal controls environment and risks connected
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities and perform job responsibilities accurately
• Able to identify the opportunity for continuous improvement
• Self-motivated and can work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to establish effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment where priorities must be continually re-evaluated and adapted as possible.
• Able to work in a cross cultural environment

Job Posting Segment:

Controllership, Fin Planning & Tax

Job Posting Primary Business:

EFS Tax

Primary Job Posting Category:

Accounting

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Shanghai, China

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-06-19