Assistant Accountant

Job Description:           Assistant Accountant

Job Title:                      Assistant Accountant  

Department:                  Finance, Lamb Weston, China 

Report to:                     Finance Controller

Subordinates:               None

Peer:                            Accounting supervisor, AR, costing.

Location:                      Shanghai downtown office, China HQ

Job duties/responsibilities:

This position is to handle day-to-day payment transactions, be responsible for accounts payable, travel vouchers, contracts and supporting documentation, primarily contact of all banks, cash flow monitoring & owner of fixed asset ledger.

• Daily payments preparation;
• Employee expense review;
• 3-way-match review;
• Verify the accuracy of accounts payable data and make any necessary corrections/adjustments;
• Review accounting documents to identify unusual or overdue items and escalate to line managers;
• Monthly reconciliation preparation;
• Cash Flow statement preparation;
• Fixed Asset ledger owner;
• Support to internal & external audit as request;
• Other ad hoc tasks.

Education and working experience requirements:

• Bachelors’ degree or above, ACCA, CICPA, CIMA certification preferred
• At least 2 years working experience with in a MNC.

Knowledge, skills and abilities requirements:

• Possess a high level of personal integrity, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in handling payment, expense, cash;
• ERP experience; exposure to SAP/Oracle/Microsoft AX Dynamics a plus
• Chinese Native language – Proficient in English both oral and written
• Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, with knowledge of MS Outlook.

Personality, Characteristics:

• Proactive and hands-on personality
• Detail oriented
• Self-motivated, initiative and able to work well with minimal supervision
• Handle multi-tasks effectively and independently and work well under pressure
• Honest, team cooperation spirit, positive attitude, willing and quick to learn

Travel Requirements:

None.

What's On Offer

Great career opportunity in a fast growing multi-national company (US Fortune 500).

Competitive package, downtown office, supportive team.