Asia Finance Director
Shanghai
Mainland China
Posted on: 2024-12-04
Job type: Permanent
Sector: Industry and Manufacturing
About the job
To lead and manage the accounting, reporting, credit, manufacturing controlling, treasury and tax compliance activities as well as statutory financial reporting in the APAC region. The position is based in Shanghai, China and part of Global Finance & Accounting organization.
Responsibilities:
• Work closely with global & regional senior management in developing financial strategy and objectives
• Responsible for annual budget and development of financial plans to support longer term strategy.
• Act as the Business partner to the China leadership team, providing guidance and challenge decisions if necessary.
• Review control activities in various business processes and assess control effectiveness
• Support various internal control projects
• Participate in relevant global tax related matters like transfer pricing and tax planning
• Act as a counterparty to the banks and manage treasury transactions including cash flow, net working capital, loans and financial needs for subsidiaries
• Develop operating strategies, annual planning, budgeting and forecasting and working capital plans to meet business requirements.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with all applicable reporting requirements and regulations to minimize enterprise exposure.
Requirements:
• Bachelor´s degree in finance required, Masters´ degree is preferred
• Minimum 15 year´s progressive and broad accounting experience
• Experience of leading international team (Preferred)
• Earlier experience working in China seen as a strong preference
• Fluent spoken and written English is necessary, Chinese language skills is seen as advantage
• Knowledge on IFRS, knowledge of relevant local legislation is preferred
• Knowledge in product costing, transfer pricing and management reporting processes
• Experience working widely with SAP seen as a strong benefit
• Pro-active attitude with result-oriented mindset
• Excellent leadership skills with good decision-making and influencing skills
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate successfully gross functions/segments
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to travel
To lead and manage the accounting, reporting, credit, manufacturing controlling, treasury and tax compliance activities as well as statutory financial reporting in the APAC region. The position is based in Shanghai, China and part of Global Finance & Accounting organization.
Responsibilities:
• Work closely with global & regional senior management in developing financial strategy and objectives
• Responsible for annual budget and development of financial plans to support longer term strategy.
• Act as the Business partner to the China leadership team, providing guidance and challenge decisions if necessary.
• Review control activities in various business processes and assess control effectiveness
• Support various internal control projects
• Participate in relevant global tax related matters like transfer pricing and tax planning
• Act as a counterparty to the banks and manage treasury transactions including cash flow, net working capital, loans and financial needs for subsidiaries
• Develop operating strategies, annual planning, budgeting and forecasting and working capital plans to meet business requirements.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with all applicable reporting requirements and regulations to minimize enterprise exposure.
Requirements:
• Bachelor´s degree in finance required, Masters´ degree is preferred
• Minimum 15 year´s progressive and broad accounting experience
• Experience of leading international team (Preferred)
• Earlier experience working in China seen as a strong preference
• Fluent spoken and written English is necessary, Chinese language skills is seen as advantage
• Knowledge on IFRS, knowledge of relevant local legislation is preferred
• Knowledge in product costing, transfer pricing and management reporting processes
• Experience working widely with SAP seen as a strong benefit
• Pro-active attitude with result-oriented mindset
• Excellent leadership skills with good decision-making and influencing skills
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate successfully gross functions/segments
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to travel
Contact
Emma Guo
+86 21 6065 8060
2221-26, Shui On Plaza, 333 Huai Hai Zhong Road
200021 Shanghai
Greater China