Finance Manager wanted

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The Duties & Responsibilities as well as Evaluation Criteria are designed to be flexible and react to given situations. They are not meant to be all inclusive.

Duties & Responsibilities

To perform a complete and accomplished level of duties in applying the principles of Accounting and Finance according to corporate and statutory requirements in the installation and maintenance of accounting systems and records for the China JV with the objective to maintain and enhance service level, quality, productivity, accuracy and timeliness of financial control services.

People Management

• Develop, challenge and lead subordinates to assure

1) adherence to company actions and strategies

2) development of educational and personal skills

3) establishment of individual and departmental goals

4) enhancement of financial reporting systems and technology to meet current and future needs of the each company

Accounting

• Work with direct reports to ensure proper maintenance and handling of local ledgers and accounting issues which included to prepare inter-company reconciliation.

• Maintain fixed asset ledger; prepare journal vouchers; prepare and reconcile all accrual accounts.

• Translate financials into reporting currency; manage to update General Ledger accounts in order to ensure that accounting records are timely and accurate;

• Review and approve accounting entries, payroll, provident funds, tax returns and customer/vendor settlement.

• Coordinate billing and collection issues.

• Maintain accounting systems and records in order to ensure internal and external financial reporting compliance.

• Prepare and reconcile local and related tax accounting items, i.e. income tax, value added tax, in order to comply with statutory requirements.

• Develop system tools according to the needs of the business and internal customers; ensure systems implementation and timely reporting in order to accurately reflect operational and financial performance and improve work efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Internal relations & financial reporting

• Work directly with senior management to ensure proper interpretation of periodic financial reports and special analysis of critical issues.

• Oversee local financial reporting and operational accounting functions in accordance with corporate policies, Group policies, and PRC/USA Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Directs and has overall responsibility for financial reporting and analysis, audits, general ledger, cost accounting, budgeting, and fixed assets. Responsible for safeguarding of assets by maintaining good internal controls.

• Explore opportunities to enhance accounting operations by working closely with operations and corporate accounting. This position also serves as a prime administrative contact / facilitation point for such things as foreign taxes, employee benefit issues, legal issues, import issues and others.

External relations

• Coordinate inquiries and provide accounting information on complex accounting situations to external authorities in order to protect company interests and ensure external financial reporting and statutory compliance.

• Coordinate and resolve with vendors / suppliers on settlement issues and with customers on billing and collection issues in order to ensure effective relationships between the company and external vendors and customers.

Internal control

• Provide guidance and support on various key administrative issues unique to China JV, such as: Employee benefit administration, local tax / audit issues, legal and insurance issues, financing, and local Corporate representation.

• Assure compliance with Corporate and Government accounting regulations and policies by developing, directing and implementing programs and systems in accordance with PRC and USA GAAP.

• Directs the administration of internal controls at each facility to ensure assets, liabilities, and operations are safeguarded and properly accounted for in accordance with GAAP.

Business Planning

• Coordinates with corporate accounting to ensure information flow and compliance are achieved, while ensuring management has timely and accurate financial and cost information.

Budget

• Coordinate annual budget process for each department/cost center by providing guidelines, time tables, assumptions and strategic direction overview while ensuring budget preparation is consistent with and meets corporate goals. Also prepare long range forecasts for the operating facility to support corporate requirements.

• Prepare and submit an annual budget for area of responsibility to senior Management; control, monitor and report results on a monthly basis in order to achieve budget targets and manage expenses effectively.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Bachelor degree in finance, accounting (or local equivalent).

• Accounting qualification of CPA or ACCA preferred.

• Three to four (3-4) years of accounting related experience, specifically in the development and implementation of accounting principles and procedures.

• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) knowledge of Finance and Accounting software, including in-depth knowledge of database development and maintenance.

• Excellent analytical and communications skills.

• Fluency in English and local language, verbal and written.

Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation criteria for this position will be in accordance with standard evaluation criteria set forth by Beijing Simplot Food Processing Co. Ltd. Following is only a guideline and not the designated criteria.

· Initiative – coming up with new ideas, providing positive input, proactive in revenue generation and cost savings; a commission program will be directly related to the gross margin sales you generate.

· Communication – the ability to communicate effectively and proactively, in a fashion which builds collaboration with others.

· Team Work – the ability to work with others; the ability to communicate with colleagues effectively and the contribution to team spirit.

· Follow-up – how quickly, efficiently and accurately one responds to issues; the issues may be assigned, delegated or self manifested.

· Service Orientation – the ability to provide superior customer service to clients and co-workers; such factors as attitude, work habits, etc.

· Drive – contributing to ‘the smell of the place’; an innate ability to be self motivated to succeed and take on proactive responsibility for the benefit of the team; attention to detail, ability to plan effectively.

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