Jr Accounting & Reporting (A&R) Accountant

As the Jr Accounting & Reporting (A&R) Accountant you are part of the Finance Team that supports the shared service finance operation in the Asia Pacific Region.

About You

Were recruiting a Jr Accounting & Reporting (A&R) Accountant reporting to the A&R Manager based in Shanghai.

You are responsible for the companys daily accounting work accurately recording and accounting following relevant accounting standards handling foreign currency transactions and other business operations assisting in the preparation of financial statements and participating in BSAR and RCM. Communicate and collaborate with relevant internal and external personnel to ensure the accuracy compliance and smooth progress of financial work.

About Us

Tate & Lyles purpose Transforming Lives Through the Science of Food inspires everything we do. Whether its by making food and drink healthier and tastier; continuously improving how we work; promoting a safe working environment; or making a difference in our local communities we believe we can successfully grow our business and have a positive impact on society.

What Youll Be Doing

• Be responsible for the companys daily accounting including accounting treatment preparation of accounting vouchers etc. to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial data.
• Classify record and account for company business operations in accordance with local accounting standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as well as the companys internal financial policy. Process transactions involving different currencies perform foreign currency conversions and exchange rate adjustments.
• Assist in preparing the companys monthly quarterly and annual financial statements such as the balance sheet income statement cash flow forecast etc. to provide accurate financial information for the companys management.
• Participate/support the data preparation of the companys financial budget monitor and analyze the performance of each department report any anomalies in a timely manner and assist in identifying the causes.
• Be responsible for communicating and coordinating with the financial personnel of multinational subsidiaries or branches to ensure the consistency and compliance of financial data and assist in solving problems in financial accounting.
• Cooperate with external audit institutions in annual audits and special audits provide relevant financial materials and explanations to ensure the smooth progress of the audit work.

Location

This role is assigned to operate in Shanghai Xuhui District

What Youll have

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience; may be working towards a professional qualification.
• Minimum 1-2 years of working experience in a shared service set-up preferably in a multi-national organisation
• Developing knowledge of methodologies processes practices and common issues of the Accounting & Reporting function.
• Able to convey straightforward technical and non-technical information to audiences that generally understand the subject matter.
• Able to converse in English & Mandarin effectively as this role liaises with both regional and global shared service finance team members.
• Primarily focuses on providing support to the team.
• Able to work under general supervision with some guidance from a competent professional or manager needed from time to time.

What We Can Offer

• Base salary with 13th-month bonus Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Exposure to working for a multi-national organization
• Opportunity to partner with various functional leaders globally
• LinkedIn Learning
• Membership inEmployee Resource Groups (Professional Womens Network LGBTQ Black Employee Network Veterans Mental Health)
• Mental health and well-being support via Mental Health First Aiders & Employee Assistance Program
• Local volunteering opportunities (where applicable)

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Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.