Senior Accountant

Job Posting Title:

Senior Accountant

Req ID:

10142163

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. Managing external accounting services to strengthen controls and deliver accurate financial insights for complex transactions is a core aspect of the role. The role is responsible to maintain the internal controls which impact financial compliance.

•    Oversee and ensure the accurate and timely completion of monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including the review of journal entries and financial reports generated by third-party vendors. Proactively address closing issues to maintain data integrity and compliance.
•    Prepare and analyze key financial reports, including P&L CoC analyses with root cause variance explanations, and actionable recommendations if any.
•    Partner with finance and other stakeholders to support data analysis, advise on accounting treatments for new initiatives or business changes, and ensure accurate reflection of financial impacts.
•    Serve as the primary contact for lines of business, effectively addressing internal and external inquiries, facilitating cross-functional discussions, and supporting audit processes.
•    Manage third-party vendors and risk control by implementing structured performance monitoring, KPI reviews, and proactive identification and mitigation of risks to ensure service quality and regulatory compliance.
•    Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing the efficiency of period-end closing, reporting accuracy, and overall finance service delivery.
•    Conduct regular vendor training by communicating updates on accounting standards and company policies to ensure that general ledger processes remain current.
•    Contribute to ad-hoc projects, special analyses, or cross-functional initiatives as required 

Experience and Professional Qualifications Required
Number of years’ experience, Qualifications and People Management experience

•    Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or related major
•    CPA or equivalent is preferred
•    Solid Knowledge of both USGAAP and IFRS
•    Good written and verbal English knowledge
•    Experience in working with both Big 4 audit firms and multinational company is preferred
•    Solid Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with automation tools or data visualization software (Power Query/Power BI) is a plus

Leadership Attributes and Skills & Knowledge Required
Highlighting the key leadership attributes and job related skills and knowledge required
•    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 with stakeholders
•    Able to work in a cross-cultural environment and under pressure
•    Demonstrated experience in guiding external vendors and supporting cross-functional business initiatives is desirable

Job Posting Segment:

Controllership & Tax

Job Posting Primary Business:

International Controllership

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:

2026-02-10