Description

Bookkeeping

• Maintains the fixed asset register and supervises the asset accounting in the fixed assets
• Manages the account payables ledger as well as the periodic payment runs while ensuring segregation of duties
• Controls the accounts receivable ledger and the dunning process
• Supervises the bank statement postings as well as the reconciliation of the bank account

Period Closing

• Responsible for the timely compilation of the monthly and annual closings including the communication of the closing timetable within the organization
• Carries out depreciation runs, posts all accrual and deferral entries as well as revaluations, write offs and provisions
• Reconciles all clearing and intern company accounts
• Carries out any other period closing postings
• Prepares the annual statutory financial statements

Cash Management and Treasury

• Complies with all relevant HQ Treasury guidelines
• Support FD in establishing and maintaining an effective credit risk management, make sure that payment terms in line with industry standards
• Support FD in setting up and implementing an effective cash management by minimizing working capital needs and proactively transfers surplus cash to the parent company
• Ensure that reliable liquidity forecasts are being delivered to HQ on time
• Manage local insurance topics (cars, claims, general internal inquiries) according to the guideline

Internal Controls, Analysis and Reporting

• Work closely with FD to implement and assures the application of compliance with all relevant HQ guidelines
• Implements local policies to set principles for behavior and 4-eye principle, ensuring sufficient segregation of duties and creating awareness about the possibility of fraud
• Perform financial analysis incl. P&L, Balance Sheet and cashflow
• Ad doc analysis and project to improve process efficiencies

Tax and Audit

• Is responsible for all tax topics and works closely with FD, HQ Tax Team & Dubai Shared Services for all tax related topics incl. TP.
• Prepare the annual statutory financial statements including communication with auditors.

People Management

• Builds a team of highly engaged and motivated people
• Holds bi-annual performance reviews giving clear, honest and fair feedback
• Promotes development, internal trainings to elevate knowledge levels within the team
• Assures that all key processes are documented in writing and that checklists are being used

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of relevant accounting experience in a similar organization.
• Vast knowledge of all local tax regulations, local GAAP and IFRS.
• Capable of communicating precisely, effectively and convincingly based on facts with internal and external stakeholders.
• IT literate, excellent MS Excel knowledge and hands-on working knowledge of SAP
• A structured and well-organised individual.
• Self-motivated, self-directed and be able to work under pressure in a fast paced team environment.
• Strong English Skills
• Flexible and a team player

Additional Info

Education Requirements: Tertiary education major in Accounting

Language Requirements: Mandarin, English

Company Description

The Chief Accountant ensures accurate and clean Books of Accounts for the entity and is responsible for coordinating and completing the internal and external audits without major audit opinions. The Chief Accountant also works closely with Controller and support Finance Director in delivering the annual Business Plan and Revised Estimate, Cash Flow, and local Net Income targets for Red Bull Taiwan. The Chief Accountant builds a solid relationship with functional managers, based on mutual respect and trust, and acts as a first point of contact for all accounting and tax related matters for the entity. The CA is also responsible for all tax topics and works closely with FD, HQ Tax Team & Dubai Shared Services for all tax related topics incl. Transfer Pricing