Nilfisk

Regional Accounting Expert

Shanghai Full time

Primary Purpose of the Position

The COE Accountant will provide high level accounting and financial management services in 2-4 countries for GL, month-end closing and reporting, as well as lead regional projects, like automation, APAC SOP optimization, financial systems improvement and process improvement.

Key Accountabilities

 

Financial Management & Reporting

  • Following local and global accounting guideline, manage daily operation in accounting for 2-4 APAC countries according to monthly & yearly closing timeline.

  • Manage and complete Chart of Account creation, change and delete etc. 

  • Optimize SOP cross APAC entities, including OTC, PTP, RTR.

  • Standardize accounting bookings cross the region

  • Control and monitor Accounts Payable & Payment in ERP and Bank system.

  • Handle intercompany transactions, complete intercompany reconciliation and clean up intercompany diff.

  • Responsible for general ledger and Fixed Assets Management.

  • Manage account reconciliation according to closing timeline to ensue no significant misstatements.

  • Ensure all local and global financial reports are completed and submitted by following defined timeline.

  • Liaise with management team and prepare adhoc financial reports and analysis as required.

  • Manage internal & external auditing to ensure full compliance with global and local requirements such as Sox, IFRS etc.

 

  

Education & Qualification

  • Degree in Finance/Accounting

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial accounting

  • Proven record of using accounting/ERP systems, Hyperion/OS, and power BI

  • Proven ability to produce accurate and timely financial reports

  • Ability to interpret accounting standards and liaise with Auditors

  • Demonstrated experience in reviewing and improving processes

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workloads within agreed standards and timeframe

  • Sound knowledge of accounting and tax requirements

  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure

  • Sound problem solving and analytical skills

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Well-developed oral and writing communication skills

  • Ability to contribute ideas and demonstrate initiative and flexibility

  • Advanced Microsoft applications capability, specifically Excel

Let’s create a cleaner future together

Cleaning has emerged as a key contributor to health and safety, sparked by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development. Being part of Nilfisk means thinking outside of the box, bringing your inspiring ideas to life, sharing the results, and learning from your setbacks. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength – as we achieve the best results from a wide variety of views and approaches. At Nilfisk, you have the freedom to be yourself and express your opinions. Nilfisk is firmly committed to growth and sustainability in everything we do. You will be empowered in your role as you collaborate with passionate colleagues on a quest to create a cleaner future.

Are you ready to make a change for a cleaner future?

We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender-identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.

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