Associate Finance Manager - Famous Foreign Service Company

• The role oversees end-to-end accounting operations and financial closing, ensures accurate reporting and tax compliance, maintains effective internal controls and fixed asset management, and drives team development and process improvements.

• Oversee the entire accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cash management, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Manage the monthly and annual closing processes.
• Manage the company's fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.

• Prepare timely monthly and annual financial statements and management reports in accordance with Chinese Accounting Standards.
• Ensure strict compliance with all PRC tax regulations, including VAT, Corporate Income Tax, and each Income Tax (IIT), and manage the timely submission of all tax returns.
• Maintain a robust system of internal controls to safeguard the school's assets.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax bureau, and other government authorities as required.

• Drive, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Allocate workloads and review the work of team members to ensure high-quality output.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline accounting procedures and enhance the use of the financial system (e.g., D365).
• Develop and update accounting policies and procedure manuals.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Obtained Intermediate Accounting Certificate.
• 5+ years of full-cycle accounting, including hands-on general ledger management,including 2+ years experience in a supervisory role and directly supervising at least one accounting staff member.
• Experience independently to do month-end close (JEs, reconciliations, variance review)
• Working proficiency in spoken and written English
• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CICPA) is preferred.
• Practical experience with Chinese Accounting Standards and PRC tax regulations is required.
• Experience using accounting systems (e.g., D365 or similar) and MS Excel for daily work is preferred.
• Good attention to detail with a focus on accurate record-keeping.
• Adequate organizational and time-management skills to handle assigned deadlines.
• Sound problem identification and reasoning skills.

• This organisation is known for its work within the community. With an established presence in Shanghai, it focuses on delivering reliable services and fostering a professional working environment.

• International platform, stable business, people caring working environment.
• Permanent role based in Shanghai, offering stability and growth potential.

Michael Page