Our client, headquartered in the U.S., is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. They are looking for a financial assistant to support the global financial shared service team

Responsibilities:

Process vendors’ invoices, employees’ expense claims, payment files for China
Contribute to the definition of service standards and continuous management of service level agreements with internal stakeholders and external vendors
Contribute to the definition and maintenance of key performance indicators (KPIs) and the establish a continuous improvement culture
Prepare month end closing procedures for China in high quality
Ensure financial records are in compliance with GAAP
Interacts successfully with internal and external auditors by providing timely & accurate data and communication
Evaluates processes and recommends & implements process improvements
Helps develop, maintain and assess internal controls related to the accounting and financial reporting systems

Requirements:

2 years working experience, preferably in financial shared services
Knowledge of the Biotech or pharmaceutical industry including market regulation and compliance would serve as a distinct advantage
Accounting/ Finance / Business degree is preferable
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and China accounting principles and practices is plus
Experience in interacting with external and internal auditors along with detailed knowledge and experience of SOX Compliance is preferred
Working knowledge and experience of Oracle or similar ERP product is preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, and Word) required
Good in both written and spoken English and Mandarin
Able to type traditional and simplified Chinese

Job ID TS-23117