Accountant - Work life balance

Recruiter
APAC Michael Page
Location
Shanghai
Salary
Competitive
Posted
08 Dec 2021
Closes
17 Dec 2021
Ref
JN -122021-4548682
Contact
Shirley Wang
Job role
Accountant
Sector
Accounting - Public practice
Contract type
Interim
Hours
Full time
Experience level
Qualified accountant

Dynamic, fast growing organization

Key position in the finance team

Client Details

Our client is a dominating player in their service industry and the market has continued to see significant growth in China market. The finance team in Shanghai will take responsibilities of AR work. In a small team, you will be responsible for full accounting functions.

Description


  • Perform the following Accounts Receivable processing transactions:

    • Process receipts from customers per bank credit advice
    • Compute and post bank charges, commission and reconcile to bank advices
    • Compute and post interest on overdue accounts and provide bad debt
    • Monitor and reconcile direct bank credits, reconcile customer statement of accounts and update cash book
    • Check bank-in slips against bank statements daily
    • Process receipts from customers, process debit and credit notes and process discounts and rebates
    • Process transfer / refund / forfeiture of customer deposits
    • Review and follow up on unallocated, unidentified cash for clearance
    • Liaise with Operation, when necessary, on customer issues
    • Prepare Accounting Receivable related reports for management purpose
    • Report systems issues to ensure a timely resolution


  • Ensure quality in processing Accounts Receivable transactions:

    • Process all Accounts Receivable transactions within agreed timelines
    • Process all Accounts Receivable transactions according to the established processes, procedures, policies and legal and statutory requirements
    • Ensure the accuracy and the completeness of the transactions processed

  • Address and resolve queries or issues received through Greater China FSC communication channels, e.g. through emails, from customers and Business Divisions related to statement of accounts, invoices and payments on a timely basis. Escalate complex queries or issues to Greater China FSC Accounts Receivable Supervisor when necessary.
  • Guide and assist other team members on policies, procedures and transactions (when necessary).
  • Provide timely and accurate customer service to Business Divisions and customers in accordance with agreed Performance Metrics.
  • Track and report volume Performance Management Reporting.
  • Review backlog and cycle time reports to improve process flow times. Implement continuous improvement solutions to improve the Accounts Receivable process.
  • Perform other duties, e.g. covering duties, business process improvement initiatives and ad-hoc projects, as and when delegated.
  • Recommend, develop and implement solutions for continuous improvements opportunities and ensure successful implementation across the team and in Business Divisions.
  • Ensure process documents are updated.
  • Liaise with customers, support personnel and external parties (e.g. auditors) to resolve queries / problems when necessary

    • Profile


  • Bachelor's degree in financial or Accounting, CPA or equivalent professional credentials preferred
  • At least 2-3 years working experiences of Financial Accounting in MNC
  • Considerable Shared Services Center environment preferred
  • Hands on Oracle experience as needed
  • Knowledge of PRC and US GAAP
  • Understanding of internal controls concepts and practice
  • A good command of the English language and Chinese as needed.
  • Good communication skills, team spirits and be willing to work under pressure

    • Job Offer

    Leading global brand, huge market share

    Big platform for leading small accounting team

    Competitive salary

    To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Shirley Wang on +86 21 60623051

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