Chief Accountant (Starting in August 2026)
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Job Location:
Taipei City - Taiwan
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Chief Accountant is the head of the schools accounting function and is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records compliance with applicable education regulations and accounting standards and effective internal controls. The position provides professional financial support to the School Operations and serves as the primary contact for audits and regulatory reviews.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting & Financial Management
- Oversee all accounting operations including revenues expenditures assets liabilities and funds
- Supervise daily accounting activities to ensure accuracy completeness and timeliness
- Prepare review and approve monthly annual and statutory financial statements
- Manage year-end closing settlement and final accounts in accordance with regulations
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget monitoring budget execution and provide financial control and advisory support to the management team
2. Compliance & Internal Control
- Ensure all accounting practices comply with applicable laws accounting systems and regulatory requirements
- Establish implement and continuously improve internal control and accounting procedures
- Support internal audits external audits and inspections by supervisory authorities and follow up on audit findings
3. External Reporting & Audit Coordination
- Act as the primary liaison with external auditors accountants tax and regulatory authorities
- Handle statutory financial reporting and required submissions to education authorities
- Manage accounting and reporting for government subsidies grants and special-purpose funds
4. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Supervise guide and develop accounting office staff
- Assign responsibilities review work output and ensure proper segregation of duties
- Collaborate with academic and administrative departments on financial and accounting matters
- Provide financial insights and professional advice to support school management decisions
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors degree or above in Accounting Finance or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of accounting or financial management experience
- Prior supervisory or managerial experience required
- Experience in leading financial system implementation and management
- Experience in educational institutions non-profit organizations or public-sector accounting is preferred
- Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a proactive mindset in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in accounting processes internal controls and financial management practices.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards tax regulations and financial reporting
- CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred
- High level of integrity and accuracy
- Hands-on approach and attention to detail
- Strong organizational communication and coordination skills
- Proficiency in accounting systems and standard office and google software
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Google Docs
- Management Experience
- Copy Editing
- AP Style
- Content Development
- Journalism
- Team Management
- CorelDraw
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Horizon Academy uses a comprehension CLIL curriculum, the inquiry method, and an exploratory approach. We aim to shape kids with a global vision and prepare them to become lifelong learners. Find out more about us, and sign up for an admission seminar.
