ABOUT THE POSITION
Manage the financial functions of the Taiwan liaison offices, ensuring alignment with Corporate, Regional, and Local laws while meeting the company's financial expectations. This leadership role encompasses financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, including the preparation of financial statements and ad hoc reports. Establish policies and procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy of data. This position also includes managing one accountant.
HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE :
Financial Planning and Reporting :
- Collaborate with the LO Sr. Finance Manager, Country Director and department management staff to develop seasonal budgetary plans for the liaison office based on corporate fiscal business plans and guiding principles.
- Continually monitor and evaluate spending performance against the budget to identify causes for over / under budget scenarios and re-forecast as necessary.
- Provide regular and ad-hoc financial reports to business partners as required.
Accounting and Compliance :
Oversee monthly / quarterly / yearly closing procedures, prepare and review bookkeeping and account reconciliations to ensure financial information is recorded accurately.Review purchasing and payment functions to ensure legal compliance and accuracy in procedures and execution. Forecast and monitor cash flow to ensure sufficient funding to cover expenses.Execute all statutory and corporate financial reporting requirements as outlined in local laws and corporate policies. Stay current with changes to policies and laws and propose business adjustments to remain compliant.Cash and Payroll Management :
Manage daily financial spending decisions, forecast and monitor cash flow to ensure sufficient funding to cover expenses.Process monthly payroll including collecting data from HR, compiling summaries of salaries, taxes, benefits, deductions, resolving discrepancies, and determining payroll liabilities by following policies and procedures to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.Leadership, Communication, and Collaboration :
Lead and develop one accountant, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to support their professional growth.Maintain open lines of communication with management, staff, and other departments to contribute to the efficient operation of the organization.Interface with external auditors as necessary on financial-related matters.Participate in Global and Regional projects as assigned to help ensure consistency in policy and practice throughout the region as well as corporate.YOU HAVE :
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting or a business-related fieldMinimum 3-5 years experience in accounting and 2-3 years in a multinational enterprise.Audit experience and work experience in managing people are preferred.Fluent in English, both verbal and written.Thorough understanding of accounting principles & US GAAP, with experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis.Excellent attention to detail and good communication skills.Strong analytical and problem solving skills.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. SAP experience is a plus.This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
