Accounting Manager - Apac

SCOPE

The Accounting Manager, Apac is primarily responsible for the management and timely execution of Mouser’s Apac accounting and finance functions. These responsibilities include A/R (Account receivables), A/P (Account payables), credit/collection, GL (General ledger), payroll, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, government compliance, audit and tax compliance, liaison with banks and other service providers.

REPORTING TO

• Direct report to VP of Finance, APAC.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the accounting office and assists Asia Director of Finance in providing financial leadership to the Apac business.
• Manage & motivate Apac Finance and Customer Accounts staff which perform the accounting functions, A/R, A/P, credit collections, GL, reconciliations and so on. Ensure that this staff is well qualified and properly trained to efficiently & effectively perform their functions.
• Ensure satisfactory reporting & compliance for all tax matters and tax returns for Apac. Including all routine and non-routine filings and tax investigations.
• Responsible for reporting different set of ledgers including US GAAP book and Apac GAAP books accurately and timely.
• Accounting responsibilities for all Apac legal entities including all legal entities, subsidiaries, branches and other investments.
• Responsible for timely & satisfactory completion of audits for Apac.
• Responsible for timely & satisfactory completion of annual inspections and other government requirements for Apac.
• Lead & manage Apac VAT invoicing, VAT validation and other relevant processes. Facilitate communications with different teams and always drive for process improvements
• Document and recommend internal control processes & procedures for Apac.
• Ensure & monitor compliance of approved processes & procedures for Apac. Maintain a strong accounting & operational control environment.
• Responsible for working capital and cash control for Apac.
• Plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your works & your team’s work.
• Creates a working environment that enables the retention of talents and where individuals perform at their best.
• Ensures team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
• Coach and monitor team performance appropriately.
• Good experience with hiring accounting team. Ensures new hires receive the appropriate training to successfully perform their job.
• Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
• Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person effectively & efficiently.
• Demonstrate and applying Accounting Knowledge. Demonstrate relevant job knowledges & ability to resolve issues.
• Demonstrate ability to perform research & provide recommendation to improve control, efficiency and/or resolve issues.
• Good at communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand.
• Positive attitude to always achieve and exceed assigned goals and objectives.
• Responsible for safe keeping of company stamps and other assets for Apac.
• Recommends and ensure compliance of legal and company secretarial work.
• Available and willing to travel if needed, including within Apac and overseas. Valid passport and other required documents for travel, or eligible to obtain required documents for travel
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting plus five years of general Apac corporate accounting experience.
• Certified Public Accountant qualification is preferred.
• Equivalent CPA qualifications will be considered as well.
• Big 4 CPA experience is preferred.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Multinational Corporations (MNCs) experience is a must.
• Experience in reporting to overseas managers is preferred.
• Hands on experiences with ERPs.
• Experience in close supervising an accounting team.
• Accounting & taxation reporting experience for group, branch Companies in Apac is required.
• Reporting experience in multi-currencies is required.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Simplified Chinese.
• Excellent analytical & presentation skills. Advocates sound financial/business decision making.
• Sarbanes-Oxley or equivalent internal control project experience is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Strong MS Words and PowerPoint skills preferred.

Please mention salary history and expectations in the resume.

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