Financial Reporting Specialist - Mandarin

About the Role

This position plays a key role in supporting multiple Asia Pacific entities with high-quality financial reporting and compliance activities. The role encompasses both recurring reporting tasks and collaboration on process improvements and audits.

As a Financial Reporting Specialist, you will ensure accurate preparation of monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, IFRS-based reports, and statutory financial statements. You'll also serve as a key liaison with finance teams across multiple countries, ensuring that all reporting meets both global standards and local requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze monthly closing entries and financial reports aligned with IFRS and company guidelines
• Conduct detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and identify discrepancies
• Support quarterly and year-end financial disclosures, tax filings, and statutory reporting packages
• Ensure timely updates and maintenance of fixed asset records and GL master data
• Assist in internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit queries
• Contribute to system enhancement testing (SAP, reporting tools) and validate data integrity
• Review documentation and reports prepared by junior team members; provide constructive feedback
• Monitor operational performance indicators and assist with improvement initiatives
• Support internal control requirements such as SOX compliance and control testing
• Coordinate closely with finance teams across the region to ensure aligned accounting practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification is a strong asset
• At least 1 year of experience in financial reporting, audit, or general accounting
• Fluent in both English and Mandarin (spoken and written); ability to read and write in Simplified and Traditional Chinese is required for regulatory tasks
• Knowledge of IFRS and basic understanding of corporate tax and statutory reporting standards
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel; experience with shared services
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Analytical mindset with a commitment to accuracy and quality

Work Setup:

Shift: Dayshift or Midshift

Setup: Hybrid

Location: BGC City

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